H3520
An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to support the growth of distributed energy resources, such as solar panels and energy storage systems, throughout Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline the process for installing and connecting these resources to the electric grid, encouraging more residents and businesses to adopt them. The legislation focuses on making it easier to integrate these technologies into the existing energy infrastructure. It also intends to foster a more resilient and sustainable energy system for the state.
Key provisions
- Streamlines the process for connecting distributed energy resources to the electric grid.
- Supports the deployment of energy storage systems.
- Encourages the use of telecommunications infrastructure to support distributed energy resources.
- Promotes the integration of distributed energy resources with the existing utility grid.
- Addresses technical requirements for interconnection of distributed energy resources.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Businesses
- Electric Utilities
- Energy Technology Companies
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on facilitating the integration of existing distributed energy resources rather than mandating specific technologies.
- It emphasizes streamlining interconnection processes to reduce barriers for consumers.
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill H.3520 194th (Current)
An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3520) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to distributed energy resources in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3520
| 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 |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4744 |
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