Energy (Solar)

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3467: An Act establishing solar neighborhoods

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3467) of Mike Connolly relative to establishing solar neighborhoods. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes solar neighborhoods, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure under Utilities and Energy committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3496: An Act ensuring solar energy access

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3496) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly ensures solar energy access, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and aligning with support indicators like advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2240: An Act to promote low-income access to solar

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2240) of Cynthia Stone Creem relative to promote low-income access to solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes low-income solar access, advancing renewable energy adoption and equitable clean energy infrastructure without restrictions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2274: An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2274) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides grants for solar energy installations at veterans' organizations, directly funding renewable energy infrastructure development.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3519: An Act relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildings

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3519) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Rodney M. Elliott and James C. Arena-DeRosa for an investigation and study by a special commission to study the feasibility of authorizing the installation of rooftop solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill proposes feasibility study for rooftop solar on new buildings, indicating proactive support for renewable energy adoption in construction.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2264: An Act relative to consumer protection for residential solar customers

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2264) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to consumer protection for residential solar customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects residential solar customers, advancing renewable energy adoption and consumer rights in clean energy sector95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 3996: An Act relative to Massachusetts Solar Access Law

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3996) of Michelle L. Badger relative to zoning restrictions for solar systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves municipal zoning barriers for solar systems, directly advancing renewable energy deployment under Massachusetts Solar Access Law.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2312: An Act regarding municipal zoning powers

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2312) of Paul McMurtry and Ryan C. Fattman relative to municipal zoning powers in relation to the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes municipal zoning barriers for solar energy systems, directly enabling renewable energy infrastructure deployment.90% 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

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 411: An Act providing solar energy to state agencies

SD 411 requires Massachusetts state agencies to install solar energy systems on new state buildings or major renovations costing over $25,000 that affect energy systems, starting January 1, 2026. The law mandates that solar systems must meet 100% of a building’s annual electricity demand if sufficient roof space exists, or use ground-mounted systems (without harming natural/historic resources) if roof space is limited. Agencies may also use substitute renewable energy systems (like wind or geothermal) that meet equivalent electricity needs or seek exemptions for very small solar areas (<80 sq ft) or when equivalent renewable systems are planned. This bill directly affects state agencies managing public buildings and aims to increase renewable energy use in government operations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates solar installations for state buildings to meet 100% electricity demand, promoting renewable energy adoption and clean infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 100% solar/wind/geo renewable energy for state buildings, reducing emissions and protecting natural resources through specific implementation requirements.95% confidence

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