SD 1885 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations

This bill establishes a $500,000 annual grant program to install solar energy systems at local veterans' organization locations (headquarters, halls, or posts) in Massachusetts. It requires that all solar energy generated benefits the recipient organization, with grants limited to $50,000 per organization, at least 10 grants awarded yearly across diverse geographic areas. The program is funded through a dedicated trust managed by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, with annual reports to the legislature detailing grant recipients and amounts. The bill directly affects qualifying veterans' organizations by providing funding for renewable energy infrastructure at their physical locations.
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