Energy (Solar)

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to remove the 10 MW net metering cap on each municipality. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2309) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to solar-powered mobility networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of David Allen Robertson relative to the reform of class 2 renewable energy generating resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Steven Owens relative to the installation of renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

This bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.