An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization, aims to address climate change by focusing on reducing energy consumption and emissions from buildings in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish requirements and incentives to promote energy efficiency and the transition to cleaner energy sources in the building sector. The bill also includes provisions for studying and potentially facilitating local permitting processes related to these efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires energy audits for certain buildings.
- Establishes standards for building energy performance.
- Provides incentives for energy efficiency upgrades.
- Supports the adoption of renewable energy sources in buildings.
- Directs a study on building decarbonization strategies.
- Addresses permitting processes for building energy projects.
Who is affected
- Building owners and operators
- Energy providers
- Local governments
- Construction industry
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Promotes a shift towards cleaner building practices.
- Potentially streamlines local permitting for energy efficiency projects.
- Encourages investment in building energy upgrades.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
Joanne M. Comerford
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