An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to building energy and decarbonization,’ aims to address energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from buildings in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish requirements and incentives to encourage the adoption of sustainable building practices and technologies. The legislation intends to promote a transition towards a lower-carbon building sector, ultimately contributing to the state’s climate goals.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for energy efficiency in new buildings.
- Provides incentives for retrofitting existing buildings to improve energy performance.
- Promotes the use of renewable energy sources in buildings.
- Requires building owners to report energy consumption data.
- Creates a process for assessing and prioritizing building decarbonization projects.
- Expands access to financing for energy efficiency upgrades.
- Addresses building electrification standards.
Who is affected
- Building owners and developers
- Massachusetts residents
- The construction industry
- Utility companies
- Local governments
Notable changes
- Likely includes requirements for energy audits and performance standards.
- May establish a framework for carbon emissions reduction targets for the building sector.
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