An Act for a clean energy Commonwealth by 2035

This bill establishes a state goal for Massachusetts to meet 100 percent of its energy needs, including electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation, using renewable sources by 2035. To achieve this, the legislation creates a Clean Energy Transition Council composed of representatives from various state agencies to review existing laws and develop plans that prioritize local ownership, regional energy sources, and benefits for environmental justice communities. The council is tasked with identifying barriers to the transition, updating relevant regulations, and ensuring that state government operations run on renewable energy by no later than January 1, 2035. Additionally, the bill requires all executive departments to submit annual progress reports and mandates that at least one quarterly council meeting be held in an environmental justice community each year.