S 2144 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization

This bill reorganizes the Department of Energy Resources into four specific divisions to better oversee energy efficiency, renewable energy, building decarbonization, and green community initiatives. It mandates that the department's council approve energy plans only if they align with state greenhouse gas emission limits and requires a two-thirds majority vote for these approvals. The legislation also establishes new definitions for district heating systems, energy storage, and microgrids while directing the council to prioritize underserved populations in its efficiency programs.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 10, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Jun 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors