H3473

Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3473 amends the Energy Facilities Siting Board's review process for energy projects.

Massachusetts H3473 amends the Energy Facilities Siting Board's review process for energy projects. The board will now solicit and consider testimony from the Department of Fish and Game for environmental concerns and from the Department of Public Health for public health concerns. The board will review the environmental and public health impacts, the need for, and the cost of transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, facilities for the manufacture and storage of gas, and oil facilities.

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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