An Act establishing a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects

HD 756 establishes a 15-member commission to study risks from onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind projects in Massachusetts. The commission will examine potential financial, environmental, public health, and safety impacts - including risks from transmission lines, substations, hazardous material releases, water supply contamination, and cleanup costs - directly affecting cities and towns hosting this infrastructure. Key provisions require the commission to assess needs for state indemnification of municipalities, implement risk assessments, and develop emergency response plans. The commission must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislature every six months, with public hearings held in host communities. This bill does not enact new laws but mandates a study to inform future policy.