An Act relative to net metering fairness
This bill amends Massachusetts law to change how monthly minimum reliability contributions are applied to electricity bills. It requires the state energy department to exempt these fees for low-income customers and those enrolled in community solar programs. Additionally, the bill gives the department the option to exempt or adjust these fees for municipal ratepayers. By removing or modifying these charges, the legislation aims to reduce costs for specific groups of electricity consumers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jun 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 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
7
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
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Petition filed
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marc Pacheco
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Doherty
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
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