An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a mutual aid system for municipal light plants in Massachusetts during emergencies. It aims to improve the reliability and resilience of the state’s power grid by allowing municipal light plants to share resources and personnel when facing disruptions. The bill seeks to streamline coordination and support between these local utilities during critical events. This will ultimately help ensure a more stable power supply for residents and businesses throughout the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes a formal framework for municipal light plant emergency mutual aid.
- Allows municipal light plants to share resources, including personnel and equipment.
- Creates protocols for coordinating assistance during emergencies.
- Supports the reliability and resilience of the statewide power grid.
- Facilitates collaboration between local utilities.
Who is affected
- Municipal Light Plants in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Emergency Management Agencies
- Telecommunications Utilities
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