S 2148 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to solar for state agencies

This bill requires state agencies in Massachusetts to install solar energy systems on new buildings or major renovations starting in 2024. Agencies must ensure these systems cover enough roof space to generate 100 percent of the building's annual electricity needs, or use ground-mounted panels if roof space is limited. The law allows for exemptions if there is insufficient roof area or if a different renewable energy system is installed that meets the same power requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 28, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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