An Act enabling municipal aggregation
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.2301, aims to allow Massachusetts cities and towns to group together and purchase electricity from a single supplier, known as municipal aggregation. The goal is to provide residents and businesses with more choices and potentially lower energy costs. The bill also establishes a streamlined approval process for these aggregation programs, ensuring they can quickly access funding for energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to form energy aggregation programs.
- Establishes a process for municipalities to obtain approval to offer aggregation services.
- Facilitates access to funding for energy efficiency and conservation programs through these aggregations.
- Focuses on programs that benefit residential and commercial customers.
- Aims to increase competition in the energy market.
- Requires investor-owned utilities to cooperate with municipal aggregation efforts.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Investor-owned utilities in Massachusetts
- Energy consumers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a framework for municipal energy aggregation, which was previously limited.
- Expedited approval process for aggregation programs.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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