S2262
An Act relative to solar permitting
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2262, aims to streamline the process for obtaining permits for solar and energy storage projects in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve the efficiency and clarity of the permitting process, potentially encouraging more investment in renewable energy. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy and subsequently to the Senate Ways and Means committee. Similar legislation, H.3469, was also introduced.
Key provisions
- Expedites the approval process for solar and energy storage permit applications.
- Aims to clarify requirements for solar permitting.
- Focuses on improving the overall efficiency of the permitting system.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Who is affected
- Solar energy developers
- Homeowners installing solar panels
- Energy storage system installers
- Utilities
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modernize and simplify the existing solar permitting framework.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing distributed energy resources in the Commonwealth.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.2262 194th (Current)
An Act relative to solar permitting
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2262) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to approval for solar and energy storage permit applications. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2262
| 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 |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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