An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to reduce embodied carbon emissions in projects funded by the state of Massachusetts. It aims to minimize the environmental impact of construction and infrastructure projects by considering the carbon footprint of materials and processes used. The bill seeks to align state investments with sustainability goals and promote a more environmentally responsible approach to public works.
Key provisions
- Requires the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to develop and implement a plan for embodied carbon emission reductions.
- The plan should prioritize strategies to minimize embodied carbon in state-funded projects.
- The plan should consider the lifecycle of materials used in construction.
- The plan should include guidelines for selecting low-carbon materials and construction methods.
- The plan should establish metrics for measuring and tracking embodied carbon emissions.
Who is affected
- State Government
- Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
- Construction Contractors
- Material Suppliers
- Massachusetts Residents (indirectly through state projects)
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for considering embodied carbon in state-funded projects, which was previously not explicitly mandated.
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