H3467

Establishing solar neighborhoods

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes solar neighborhoods by requiring new buildings to include solar energy systems.

The bill mandates that new buildings in Massachusetts include solar energy systems. It defines terms such as "solar energy system" and "battery storage system." The Department of Energy Resources must develop regulations to ensure new buildings can accommodate solar systems on rooftops. Exemptions can be granted for certain conditions, and violators face civil penalties.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5323

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 30, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2