H3540

Advancing clean energy equity

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes framework for equitable allocation of clean energy benefits in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates the undersecretary of environmental justice and equity to oversee the equitable distribution of clean energy benefits across the Commonwealth. It requires the undersecretary to develop a definition of clean energy benefits, considering factors such as pollution reduction, economic development, and energy cost reduction. The undersecretary must also create a framework for tracking and monitoring these benefits, ensuring they are proportional to the population in environmental justice and low-income communities.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 16, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Oct 16, 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

Oct 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time