Energy

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3493: An Act increasing opportunities for peak energy storage

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Sean Garballey and Daniel Cahill relative to peak energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to expand peak energy storage infrastructure, directly advancing renewable integration and grid efficiency - key support for clean energy transition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3549: An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes woody biomass from emissions standards, enabling municipal plants to use renewable biomass without emissions restrictions, supporting renewable energy adoption.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening regulatory oversight of municipal plant emissions and allowing unaccounted emissions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3548: An Act limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3548) of Orlando Ramos relative to limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly limits woody biomass eligibility as an alternative energy source, restricting a renewable energy category per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill limits woody biomass eligibility, restricting a potentially harmful energy source to protect environment.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2358: An Act setting deadlines for school bus and public fleet electrification, and programs to encourage electrification of private fleets

This bill sets specific deadlines for transitioning vehicle fleets to zero-emission models. It requires all public school buses to be zero-emission by 2035 and all public fleet vehicles (like government buses and transit) to achieve this by 2030. The bill also establishes state programs to provide funding, technical support, and incentives to help private fleet operators (such as delivery companies or trucking services) adopt electric vehicles. These requirements directly affect school districts, public transit agencies, and private fleet businesses operating in the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates zero-emission vehicle deadlines for public fleets (2030) and school buses (2035), with state funding programs to accelerate electrification, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission transit by 2030/2035 and funds electrification programs, directly reducing transportation emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates zero-emission fleet transitions by 2030-2035 with state funding programs, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Freight Public Transit

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 142: An Act to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion

HD 142 imposes a temporary moratorium on approving new natural gas infrastructure projects or expanding existing systems until at least 2026, with exceptions only for public safety. It directly affects natural gas utility companies and developers seeking permits for new pipelines or facility expansions. Key provisions include defining "combustible fuel facilities" to cover natural gas systems and prohibiting new construction in towns without active gas service. The law halts all new approvals and expansions until 2026, requiring safety justification for any exceptions.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes moratorium on new natural gas infrastructure, restricting fossil fuel expansion and opposing continued reliance on gas systems for energy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMoratorium on new gas infrastructure reduces fossil fuel reliance and halts emissions-intensive projects until 2026, directly advancing climate goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 122: An Act to put a moratorium on new gas system expansion

HD 122 imposes a moratorium on new natural gas and related infrastructure projects until at least 2026. It prohibits the approval of new combustible fuel facilities (including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen systems) or expansions of existing ones, except for safety-related projects. The bill also bans gas companies from expanding into towns without pre-existing gas service and removes the Department of Public Utilities' authority to approve gas expansions beyond a company's charter town. This directly affects gas utilities, towns without current gas infrastructure, and the state's approval process for energy projects.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes moratorium on new gas infrastructure, blocking natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen systems. Restricts energy infrastructure expansion, opposing gas system development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMoratorium on new gas infrastructure reduces fossil fuel dependence and emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals by limiting expansion of polluting energy systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 77: An Act relative to electricity reliability and capacity

This bill requires Massachusetts' Secretary of Energy to conduct regular assessments of the state's electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure every three years, evaluating its capacity, reliability during extreme weather, ability to handle renewable energy sources, and vulnerabilities. Based on these assessments, the Secretary must develop a detailed plan within nine months, including specific actions like requiring utilities to submit infrastructure upgrade plans, setting timelines for renewable interconnection studies, and recommending state investments. The plan must undergo public hearings in diverse regions and stakeholder consultations before being filed with legislative committees. This process aims to ensure reliable, cost-effective electricity supply while minimizing consumer costs and service disruptions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates assessments of infrastructure's ability to handle renewable energy and requires development of plans to improve integration and reliability, directly advancing renewable energy compatibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Transmission

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 296: An Act encouraging advanced leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure

This bill amends a 2016 law to ensure utilities can fully recover costs for two specific investments: advanced leak repair technology and utility-scale renewable thermal energy infrastructure. It requires the Department of Public Utilities to allow these expenses to be recovered as part of a cost-effective plan, without reducing the amount recoverable for eligible pipe replacement projects. The change directly affects utility companies that deploy these technologies, making it financially feasible for them to adopt cleaner infrastructure. The key mechanism removes a prior limitation that could have reduced cost recovery for these specific renewable and efficiency measures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables cost recovery for utility-scale renewable thermal infrastructure, directly promoting clean energy investment and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages renewable thermal infrastructure and leak repair tech, directly reducing emissions and promoting clean energy solutions per bill language.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 610: An Act to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land

HD 610 expands opportunities for solar energy development by allowing larger solar projects (up to 5 megawatts) on already developed sites like parking lots, landfills, and brownfields. It defines "built land" to include paved areas and disturbed land, enabling solar installations on these sites without exceeding municipal net metering capacity limits. The bill also creates new financial incentives for solar projects on such land and requires state agencies to adjust solar incentive programs by December 2023 to support these developments. This directly affects solar developers, property owners with suitable land, and municipal utilities managing grid capacity.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly expands solar development on developed sites with financial incentives, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure and aligning with clean energy advancement indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes solar energy development on disturbed land, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels without new land use, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 675: An Act relative to energy efficiency education

HD 675 requires statewide education and training programs for commercial building managers (including those at private and non-profit properties) to improve energy efficiency. The bill mandates that energy plans include in-depth training on reducing electricity, gas, and oil use through best practices, new technologies, and monitoring systems, offered both in-person and online. Training must be approved by a five-member advisory committee and funded through a 70/30 split between utility companies (using energy efficiency funds) and attendees (paying no more than 30% of costs). Programs must begin by September 1, 2026, and may use existing offerings like the Building Operators Certificate Program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy efficiency training for building managers to reduce energy consumption, directly advancing efficiency standards per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency training for commercial buildings to reduce electricity/gas/oil use, directly advancing environmental protection through resource conservation and pollution reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas

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