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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3502: An Act relative to grid optimization

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3502) of Richard M. Haggerty that the Department of Public Utilities investigate establishing and refining standards that expand the use of distributed grid edge software on advanced meter infrastructure meters. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill seeks to modernize grid infrastructure via distributed software standards, enabling efficient energy distribution and renewable integration through advanced metering systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3489: An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3489) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to authorize cities and towns to borrow from the Commonwealth without interest for green energy programs for such municipalities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes zero-interest borrowing for municipalities to fund green energy programs, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure through financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2263: An Act relative to the clean heat standard

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2263) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to the clean heat standard and reducing greenhouse gas emmissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean heat standard and explicitly aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with renewable energy promotion and fossil fuel reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes clean heat standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 1998: An Act advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1998) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to advance renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to advance renewable heating solutions, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel reliance.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 22, 2025

H 3179: An Act relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Christopher M. Markey relative to property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, offering tax relief to property owners.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyClarifies tax exemptions for solar/wind systems, directly promoting renewable energy adoption by reducing costs for property owners.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes clean energy adoption via tax incentives for solar/wind systems, directly advancing environmental protection goals by reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3569: An Act relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3569) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets carbon emission reduction and advances nuclear energy generation, aligning with clean energy promotion and emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets carbon emission reduction and advances nuclear energy, a low-carbon alternative, directly supporting environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3479: An Act relative to the onshore siting of infrastructure associated with offshore wind projects

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3479) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the onshore siting of infrastructure associated with offshore wind projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enables onshore infrastructure for offshore wind projects, directly advancing renewable energy deployment and clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 3206: An Act relative to fossil fuel free 529s

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3206) of Steven Owens and others relative to fossil fuel free investment options within prepaid tuition programs or college savings programs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates exclusion of fossil fuels from 529 investment options, directly reducing reliance on fossil fuels in education savings programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExcludes fossil fuel investments from 529 college savings plans, promoting clean energy funding and reducing reliance on polluting energy sources per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2290: An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2290) of Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents new gas infrastructure expansion, reducing fossil fuel dependence to protect climate and health. Aligns with reducing fossil fuel use under support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMoratorium on gas expansion prevents increased emissions, directly protects climate, and aligns with environmental protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3534: An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3534) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on electric ratepayer protections, directly aligning with consumer protection in energy utilities per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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