Energy (Energy Efficiency)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2742: An Act to establish to an industrial mill building task force

HD 2742 establishes a Massachusetts Industrial Mill Building Revitalization Task Force to renew abandoned and underused industrial mill buildings and their surrounding areas. The task force, composed of state officials, legislators from mill communities, building owners, utility representatives, and planning experts, will review existing laws, create a statewide inventory of mill buildings (active/inactive), explore new economic uses, improve energy efficiency, and identify better permitting processes. Its goal is to develop recommendations and draft legislation for submission by August 1, 2025, to stimulate redevelopment. This bill directly affects communities with mill buildings and property owners seeking to repurpose these structures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly directs task force to 'improve energy efficiency' in mill building revitalization efforts, aligning with energy efficiency indicators for support stance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 2107: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs

This bill creates a commission to assess and improve the health and energy efficiency of Massachusetts public college and university buildings, directly affecting all 15 public institutions (including UMass, community colleges, and state universities). The commission will evaluate factors like air quality, water safety, energy use, and accessibility, then develop standards and publish findings online. It establishes two funds: one to cover debt service on campus construction (freeing up money for faculty hiring and student support programs) and another to finance renovations and new construction meeting the commission's green and healthy standards. The bill mandates that by 2027, all new academic/administrative buildings must be fully funded by the state, eliminating reliance on institutional debt.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationImproves physical infrastructure of public colleges through health/safety standards, directly supporting higher education facilities per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency assessments and improvements for public campus buildings, directly advancing energy efficiency standards through commission oversight and dedicated funds.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency standards for public college buildings, reducing emissions and promoting sustainable infrastructure through commission assessments and dedicated funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3577: An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fund

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3577) of Andres X. Vargas, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a fund for zero carbon energy efficiency renovations of buildings, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a zero carbon renovation fund for energy efficiency in buildings, directly reducing emissions and advancing climate goals per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 2594: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates commission to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, and safety in public college buildings, directly enhancing educational infrastructure for higher education.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency improvements for public college buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency as a key component of energy infrastructure policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency for public college buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced energy consumption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 18, 2025

H 4750: An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation

This bill allocates $1.25 billion in state funds for capital improvements at Massachusetts public higher education institutions (state universities, community colleges, and vocational schools). It directly affects these institutions by funding deferred maintenance, modernization, decarbonization, lab upgrades, and facility renovations to support educational missions and regional economic development. Key provisions include $80 million for energy efficiency projects, $100 million for repurposing campus buildings into housing, and $120 million for student support facilities and collaborations between community colleges and vocational schools. The bill requires annual reporting on project progress and outcomes, such as student participation in collaborative programs, to ensure accountability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1.25B for capital improvements at public higher ed institutions, including deferred maintenance, modernization, and lab upgrades to support educational missions.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $80M for energy efficiency projects and explicitly includes decarbonization in facility upgrades, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3476: An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy assessments and efficiency improvements at schools, directly advancing energy efficiency practices per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1796: An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries

This bill establishes the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund to provide financial support to Massachusetts farms and fisheries for climate adaptation. The fund, administered by the energy and environmental affairs secretary, will award grants for climate-resilient practices like renewable energy upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and data monitoring to help these sectors prepare for climate impacts. Grants must be used for specific climate adaptation activities, including controlled climate growing, energy efficiency, and nature-based solutions. The bill also requires quarterly reporting on grant recipients, funding amounts, and technical assistance provided to ensure transparency.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyGrants fund renewable energy upgrades for climate adaptation, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure investment per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates grant fund for climate adaptation in agriculture/fisheries, funding renewable energy upgrades and infrastructure to protect against climate impacts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Climate Change

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 117: An Act promoting climate safe buildings

SD 117 establishes a State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to develop a statewide building code that requires climate resilience and energy efficiency in new construction. The bill mandates that building standards address climate risks like flooding, extreme weather, and sea-level rise using science-based floodplain maps and historical data. Local towns and cities can adopt "expanded floodplain maps" (beyond federal FEMA maps) to determine flood risks and enforce flood-resistant building requirements. The bill also directs the board to eliminate outdated regulations that increase construction costs without improving climate resilience or public safety.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy efficiency in building codes, directly advancing energy conservation standards for new construction.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate-resilient, energy-efficient building standards using science-based climate data, directly advancing environmental protection against climate risks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2299: An Act relative to green jobs

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2299) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish an energy efficiency authority, and a green jobs program and loan fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes energy efficiency authority and green jobs loan fund, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and clean job creation per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes energy efficiency authority and green jobs program, directly promoting clean energy initiatives and environmental protection through funding and policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3477: An Act relative to clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3477) of Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge and Natalie M. Higgins relative to lighting and appliance efficiency standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes efficiency standards for lighting/appliances, directly promoting energy conservation and reducing waste - core support indicator for energy efficiency policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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