H3560
An Act to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land
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Bill overview
This bill expands the use of Green Communities grants to include funding for solar panels installed on municipal buildings, such as town halls and parks. Currently, these grants are primarily used for other sustainability projects. By allowing solar panel installations, the bill aims to increase renewable energy adoption within Massachusetts municipalities. This would help communities reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.
Key provisions
- Green Communities grants can be used for solar panels.
- Solar panels can be installed on municipal rooftops.
- Solar panels can be installed on municipal land.
- This expands the eligible uses of existing Green Communities funding.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Local governments
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Solar panel installers
- Energy providers
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of Green Communities grants beyond their original focus.
- Allows municipalities to directly invest in solar energy infrastructure.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3560 194th (Current)
An Act to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3560
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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