An Act facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support the growth of distributed energy resources, such as solar panels and energy storage systems, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline the process for connecting these resources to the electric grid and encourages their wider adoption. The legislation intends to foster a more resilient and sustainable energy system by allowing individuals and businesses to generate and manage their own electricity. It is part of a series of related bills focused on energy and utilities.
Key provisions
- Expands definitions related to distributed energy resources.
- Establishes a process for interconnection of distributed energy resources.
- Promotes the development of community solar projects.
- Addresses grid modernization to accommodate distributed energy resources.
- Supports the use of smart grid technologies.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Businesses
- Electric Utilities
- Energy Technology Companies
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a framework for integrating distributed energy resources into the existing electricity grid.
- It may include provisions related to net metering and compensation for excess energy generation.
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Sponsors
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14 on record
Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
Jack Patrick Lewis
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