An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce the carbon emissions associated with construction projects funded by the state of Massachusetts. It requires state agencies to consider embodied carbon – the emissions released during the manufacturing and transportation of building materials – when planning and awarding state-funded projects. The bill establishes a process for measuring and minimizing these emissions, promoting more sustainable building practices within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to assess embodied carbon in project plans.
- Establishes guidelines for measuring embodied carbon emissions.
- Encourages the use of low-carbon materials in state projects.
- Promotes the use of sustainable design and construction practices.
- Creates a process for reporting and tracking embodied carbon reductions.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Construction Contractors
- Building Material Suppliers
- Massachusetts Residents (through sustainable infrastructure)
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for quantifying and reducing embodied carbon in state projects.
- Adds a sustainability requirement to state funding decisions.
- Focuses on the entire lifecycle of building materials, not just operational emissions.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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