H3561
An Act to establish group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps, and insulation
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Bill overview
This bill creates group purchasing programs to lower the cost of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures for Massachusetts residents. Specifically, it aims to reduce the price of solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation through collective buying efforts. The goal is to make these sustainable options more accessible and affordable for homeowners and businesses. The bill also directs a study to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Establishes group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps, and insulation.
- Aims to reduce the cost of these technologies for consumers.
- Requires the creation of a system for facilitating group purchases.
- Directs a study on related issues and potential implementation strategies.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Businesses
- Massachusetts Residents
- Energy Consumers
Notable changes
- Introduces a new framework for group purchasing in the energy sector.
- Potentially lowers the upfront costs of transitioning to renewable energy and energy-efficient systems.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3561 194th (Current)
An Act to establish group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps, and insulation
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3561) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps and insulation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3561
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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