S 2276
An Act promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards
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Bill overview
This bill requires gas companies operating in Massachusetts to create and submit plans outlining how they will transition to clean energy sources as part of their performance-based ratemaking. It aims to support a ‘just transition’ for workers and communities affected by the shift away from fossil fuels. The bill also includes a provision for a related study.
Key provisions
- Gas companies must develop and submit clean energy transition plans.
- Plans are tied to performance-based ratemaking.
- The bill supports a ‘just transition’ for impacted workers and communities.
- A related study will be conducted.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy committee.
- The bill was concurred by the House.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 16, 2025.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (S2774).
Who is affected
- Gas companies operating in Massachusetts
- Workers in the gas industry
- Communities impacted by the transition away from fossil fuels
- Consumers of natural gas
Notable changes
- Requires gas companies to proactively develop and submit clean energy transition plans.
- Links transition plans to financial performance (ratemaking).
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill S.2276 194th (Current)
An Act promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2276) of Paul R. Feeney, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to require each company engaged in the sale or distribution of gas as part of performance-based ratemaking to submit a clean energy transition plan. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2276
| 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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