S 2274
An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to provide grants to veterans' organizations, such as American Legion posts, to install solar energy systems on their facilities. The goal is to reduce the organizations' energy costs and promote the use of renewable energy. The bill aims to support veterans' organizations while encouraging sustainable practices within the state. It seeks to make solar energy more accessible to these groups.
Key provisions
- Grants will be provided to veterans' organizations.
- Grants are intended for the installation of solar energy systems.
- Eligible organizations include posts of veterans' organizations.
- The bill directs the state to explore funding mechanisms for the grants.
- Grants are for facilities owned or operated by the veterans' organizations.
- The grants support renewable energy adoption.
- The bill is related to existing clean energy initiatives.
Who is affected
- Veterans' organizations (e.g., American Legion posts)
- Veterans
- Local municipalities
- Energy providers
- Renewable energy industry
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a specific grant program for solar energy at veterans' organizations.
- It builds upon existing clean energy initiatives in Massachusetts.
- It does not create a new grant program, but rather directs the state to allocate funds to an existing one.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.2274 194th (Current)
An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2274) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2274
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2774 |
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