H3562
An Act to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct a study examining the feasibility of installing solar panels on buildings and land owned by the state and its municipalities. The study will assess the potential benefits, costs, and logistical considerations of such installations. The goal is to determine if solar panel installations are a viable option for reducing energy consumption and promoting renewable energy sources within the state government and local communities.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs will conduct a feasibility study.
- The study will focus on municipal and state buildings and land.
- The study will assess the potential for solar panel installations.
- The study will evaluate the costs and benefits of solar panel installations.
- The study will consider logistical aspects of implementing solar panel projects.
Who is affected
- State government
- Municipalities
- Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary
- Building owners (state and municipal)
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.3562 194th (Current)
An Act to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs perform a study on the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3562
| 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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