An Act promoting dairy farms
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to encourage dairy farms in Massachusetts to participate in the Clean Peak Standard incentive program. The program aims to reward farms for reducing their carbon emissions during peak electricity demand periods. By facilitating dairy farm participation, the bill intends to support sustainable agricultural practices and contribute to the state’s environmental goals. It builds upon previous efforts to promote similar initiatives.
Key provisions
- Allows dairy farms to participate in the Clean Peak Standard incentive program.
- Supports dairy farms in reducing their carbon emissions.
- Aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- Related to a study order (H5242) examining dairy farm participation.
- Senate concurred with the bill.
Who is affected
- Dairy Farms
- Massachusetts Agriculture
- Energy Consumers
- Environmental Advocates
Notable changes
- Expands the Clean Peak Standard program to include dairy farms.
- Connects agricultural practices with carbon emission reduction efforts.
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