An Act relative to tax incentives for building to NetZero Standards

This bill (HD 1855) requires Massachusetts' Department of Energy Resources to analyze the cost impacts of energy regulations on housing affordability. Specifically, it directs the department to assess: (1) the added cost for builders under each regulation compared to no regulation, (2) the total cost burden on housing production, and (3) existing programs that might offset these costs to keep housing prices stable. The department must report these findings to legislative committees by December 31, 2026. The bill does not create new tax incentives or change regulations - it only mandates a study to inform future policy.