H 5291 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to promote low-income access to solar

This bill modifies Massachusetts solar incentive programs to ensure renters and low-income customers can participate more equitably. It defines low-income multi-residential buildings as eligible for incentives if they meet state low-income housing standards or receive federal low-income housing tax credits. Under the new rules, each qualifying building counts as a single customer regardless of how many units or utility meters it contains, simplifying billing and incentive distribution for electric companies. The legislation aims to increase access to solar benefits for economically disadvantaged households without changing the underlying incentive program structure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
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