H3515

To enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3515 aims to enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options.

Massachusetts H3515 amends existing laws to enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options. The bill allows municipalities to establish municipal lighting plants and purchase distribution equipment from existing companies. It mandates the Department of Public Utilities to develop a standard formula for determining property values and assess fees for its responsibilities. Municipalities must file plans for renewable energy development and competitive generation supply options.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 12, 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 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025