Massachusetts H3238 halts new gas system expansions and facility approvals until 2026.

Massachusetts H3238 amends the state's General Laws to define "combustible fuel facilities" as infrastructure involving the processing, storage, transmission, or distribution of combustible fuels. The bill prohibits the Energy Facilities Siting Board from approving construction of new combustible fuel facilities, except for public safety reasons. It also prohibits the Department of Public Utilities from granting petitions for certificates for new facilities or expansions until 2026, unless necessary for public safety.

Massachusetts H3238 halts new gas system expansions and facility approvals until 2026.

Massachusetts H3238 amends the state's General Laws to define "combustible fuel facilities" as infrastructure involving the processing, storage, transmission, or distribution of combustible fuels. The bill prohibits the Energy Facilities Siting Board from approving construction of new combustible fuel facilities, except for public safety reasons. It also prohibits the Department of Public Utilities from granting petitions for certificates for new facilities or expansions until 2026, unless necessary for public safety.