An Act to promote low-income access to solar
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase access to solar energy programs for low-income residents in Massachusetts. It directs the Department of Energy Resources to ensure equitable participation in solar incentive programs for renters and low-income retail electric customers. Specifically, it defines how multi-residential buildings receiving federal low-income housing tax credits will be considered as ‘Low Income Customers’ for program eligibility.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Energy Resources to promote equitable access to solar programs.
- Defines ‘Low Income Customer’ for multi-residential buildings receiving federal low-income housing tax credits.
- Applies to renters and low-income retail electric customers.
- Treats qualifying buildings as a single ‘Low Income Customer’ regardless of the number of units.
- Directs electric distribution companies to administer billing credits and incentive eligibility consistently with the new guidelines.
- References Chapter 40B and the Internal Revenue Code.
- Addresses solar incentive programs established in Chapter 75 of the acts of 2016.
Who is affected
- Low-income residents
- Renters
- Electric utility customers
- Multi-residential buildings
- Electric Distribution Companies
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Primary sponsor
Utilities and Energy Joint Committee on Telecommunications
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