H3552
An Act regarding the alternative energy portfolios standard
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to repeal the Massachusetts Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard. This standard requires utilities to procure a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Robertson, is proposing to eliminate this requirement, suggesting it may be outdated or ineffective.
Key provisions
- Repeal the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard.
- Eliminates the requirement for Massachusetts utilities to source electricity from renewable energy.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Utilities
- Electricity consumers in Massachusetts
- Renewable energy developers
Notable changes
- This bill represents a significant shift away from the state's commitment to renewable energy standards.
- The repeal would remove a regulatory mechanism designed to promote the development of renewable energy sources.
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Primary sponsor
David Allen Robertson
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
David Allen Robertson
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Bill H.3552 194th (Current)
An Act regarding the alternative energy portfolios standard
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3552) of David Allen Robertson relative to repealing the alternative energy portfolios standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: David Allen Robertson
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3552
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4744 |
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