S2269
An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for homeowners to install solar photovoltaic systems by creating a ‘Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform.’ The platform would allow for instant permit issuance and revisions, making it easier and faster to obtain the necessary approvals for solar energy projects. The legislation focuses on improving efficiency in the permitting process for distributed energy resources within the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform’.
- Allows for instant issuance of solar photovoltaic system permits.
- Enables instant revisions to existing solar permits.
- Addresses permitting for distributed energy resources.
- Falls under the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committee.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Solar energy installers
- Utilities
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Simplifies the solar permitting process.
- Reduces the time required to obtain permits.
- Promotes the adoption of distributed energy resources.
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2269 194th (Current)
An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2269) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: James B. Eldridge
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2269
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2780 |
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