An Act to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes a system where a fee is placed on carbon emissions, and the revenue generated is then returned to residents as a ‘cash-back’ program. The goal is to incentivize businesses and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint by making polluting activities more expensive. The program would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote cleaner energy sources within the state.
Key provisions
- A fee will be applied to carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
- The revenue collected from the carbon fee will be distributed to residents.
- The distribution will be in the form of a ‘cash-back’ program.
- The program is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- The bill directs the state to study the potential impacts of the program.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Businesses that emit carbon
- Consumers who purchase goods and services that rely on fossil fuels
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The energy sector
- The telecommunications sector
Notable changes
- Introduces a carbon pricing mechanism.
- Returns revenue to residents, potentially offsetting costs.
- A study order has been added to assess the program's impact.
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