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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3494: An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to conserve energy through improved outdoor lighting standards, directly aligning with energy efficiency indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2090: An Act relative to commercial renewable investments

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, advancing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per title and summary.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 4463: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

This bill creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission to assess and improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, accessibility, and safety in all public higher education buildings across Massachusetts. The commission, including representatives from universities, labor groups, health and environmental organizations, must develop standards by 2028 and create a plan to ensure all public college/university buildings meet these standards by 2037. It requires public reporting through an online dashboard tracking building assessments and prioritizes renovations for facilities serving underserved communities or with the greatest health/safety needs. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to finance these upgrades using state appropriations, grants, and other sources, with cost-benefit analyses comparing long-term savings to upfront investments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationImproves physical infrastructure for higher education buildings, enhancing safety, accessibility, and environmental quality - directly advancing educational environment standards.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency standards for public college buildings, directly advancing energy conservation goals through commission-led planning and implementation timelines.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency standards and indoor air quality improvements in public buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced emissions and healthier facilities by 2037.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes labor groups in commission to improve building safety standards, directly addressing workplace safety under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency Air Quality

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

SD 3253: Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program Report

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Department of Energy Resources Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program report

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates report on Municipal Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program, directly reducing fossil fuel dependence per title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3529: An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3529) of Joan Meschino and others relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'building energy and decarbonization' directly promotes renewable energy infrastructure and carbon reduction, aligning with support indicators like decarbonization and clean energy advancement.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3565: An Act relative to Mass Save assessments

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3565) of Amy Mah Sangiolo, Michael D. Brady and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to Mass Save assessments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses Mass Save assessments, a program promoting energy efficiency through utility-funded rebates. Supports energy efficiency funding mechanism.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2268: An Act relative to alternative portfolio standards

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2268) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to alternative portfolio standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAlternative portfolio standards mandate renewable energy usage in utility portfolios, advancing clean energy adoption and meeting renewable targets.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3563: An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3563) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCarbon fee reduces fossil fuel dependence and funds clean energy transition via cash-back, aligning with renewable energy promotion and emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes carbon fee to reduce emissions, directly advancing climate protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2261: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly align with promoting renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'green future' and infrastructure/workforce investments explicitly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title specifies 'workforce investments' aligning with labor support indicators like funding and advancement.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2320: An Act relative to electricity reliability and capacity

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2320) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to conduct an assessment of the infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates assessment of electricity transmission/distribution infrastructure to improve reliability, directly supporting energy infrastructure management and grid stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

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