An Act repurposing the commonwealth's power plants to a clean energy future
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to study how to repurpose inactive or decommissioned power plants across the state. The study must evaluate options such as converting these sites into fusion energy facilities or using them for energy storage as battery plants. The department is required to consult with the Department of Energy Resources and submit its findings to the state legislature by December 1, 2024. This legislation affects the state's utility and energy agencies by mandating an assessment of existing infrastructure for future clean energy applications.
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 Jun 17, 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
6
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
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