An Act to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct a study examining the feasibility of installing solar panels on buildings and land owned by the state and its municipalities. The study will assess the potential benefits, costs, and challenges associated with such installations. The goal is to determine the best ways to utilize solar energy within the state’s public infrastructure. This legislation is part of a broader effort to increase renewable energy adoption.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs will conduct a feasibility study.
- The study will focus on municipal and state buildings and land.
- The study will assess the potential benefits of solar panel installations.
- The study will evaluate the costs and challenges involved.
- The study should consider various solar panel technologies.
Who is affected
- State government
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary
- Building owners (state and municipal)
Notable changes
- This bill initiates a study rather than enacting immediate changes.
- It builds upon previous legislation promoting solar panel installations on school property.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours