S 2320
An Act relative to electricity reliability and capacity
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Bill overview
This bill directs the state to conduct an assessment of the infrastructure used for transmitting and distributing electricity. The goal is to evaluate the reliability and capacity of the current system. The assessment will inform potential improvements and strategies to ensure a stable electricity supply for Massachusetts. This legislation seeks to proactively identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the state’s energy grid.
Key provisions
- Requires a comprehensive assessment of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure.
- The assessment should evaluate the reliability and capacity of the current system.
- The study should consider potential upgrades and improvements.
- The study will be conducted by the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee.
- The study will be coordinated with existing efforts, such as S.2774.
Who is affected
- Electricity consumers in Massachusetts
- Utility companies
- The Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee
- The Massachusetts government
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a formal assessment of the state’s electricity infrastructure.
- It is linked to a previous study order (S.2774).
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.2320 194th (Current)
An Act relative to electricity reliability and capacity
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2320) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to conduct an assessment of the infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2320
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2774 |
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