H3467
An Act establishing solar neighborhoods
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create ‘solar neighborhoods’ in Massachusetts, encouraging the development of areas where homes are connected to community solar projects. It seeks to facilitate the adoption of solar energy by making it easier for residents to participate in shared solar installations, potentially increasing access to clean energy and reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources. The bill intends to streamline the process for establishing and operating these neighborhood-scale solar initiatives. It is part of a series of similar bills proposing solar energy initiatives.
Key provisions
- Designates areas as ‘solar neighborhoods’.
- Facilitates the development of community solar projects.
- Aims to increase access to solar energy for residents.
- May streamline the permitting process for solar installations.
- Supports the expansion of solar energy infrastructure.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Massachusetts Residents
- Solar Energy Developers
- Utility Companies
- Local Municipalities
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Bill H.3467 194th (Current)
An Act establishing solar neighborhoods
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3467) of Mike Connolly relative to establishing solar neighborhoods. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3467
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 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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