H 3577
An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fund
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Bill overview
This bill creates a fund to support energy efficiency renovations in existing buildings with the goal of reducing carbon emissions. The fund will cover the costs associated with these upgrades, aiming to improve the energy performance of older structures. It’s designed to encourage building owners to make environmentally friendly improvements to their properties. The fund’s establishment reflects a commitment to reducing carbon footprints through building upgrades.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund.
- Provides financial assistance for energy efficiency renovations.
- Focuses on renovations of existing buildings.
- Aims to reduce carbon emissions from the building sector.
- The fund will cover costs associated with eligible renovations.
Who is affected
- Building owners
- Homeowners
- Businesses
- The construction industry
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a dedicated funding mechanism for carbon-reducing renovations.
- Expands efforts to improve building energy efficiency beyond new construction.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Andres X. Vargas
Bruce E. Tarr
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.3577 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fund
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3577) of Andres X. Vargas, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenters: Andres X. Vargas , Manny Cruz
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3577
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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