S 2256
An Act establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the GREEN initiative, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of existing low- and moderate-income housing in designated gateway cities throughout Massachusetts. The initiative focuses on retrofitting these homes to be more renewable, efficient, and electrified. It seeks to reduce energy consumption and improve housing conditions for vulnerable populations.
Key provisions
- Retrofitting existing low- and moderate-income housing.
- Improving energy efficiency in qualifying gateway cities.
- Promoting renewable and electrified technologies.
- Targeting housing improvements for vulnerable populations.
Who is affected
- Low-income and moderate-income residents of Massachusetts
- Gateway cities in Massachusetts
- Housing providers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Focuses specifically on existing housing stock.
- Prioritizes low- and moderate-income households.
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Primary sponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.2256 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2256) of Brendan P. Crighton and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish the GREEN initiative to retrofit existing low-income and moderate-income housing in qualifying municipalities to be highly energy efficient. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Brendan P. Crighton
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2256
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2774 |
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