Establishes a task force to study public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a task force to study and make recommendations on public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts. The task force will examine cost savings, carbon emissions, technology access, and other factors. It will also study the Nebraska "Neighbor's First" model of public ownership. The task force will submit a report and recommendations by January 1, 2024. The bill outlines specific procedures for handling the task force's petition in the General Court.

Establishes a task force to study public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a task force to study and make recommendations on public ownership of natural gas and electricity utilities in Massachusetts. The task force will examine cost savings, carbon emissions, technology access, and other factors. It will also study the Nebraska "Neighbor's First" model of public ownership. The task force will submit a report and recommendations by January 1, 2024. The bill outlines specific procedures for handling the task force's petition in the General Court.