H4036

Authorizing the town of Brookline to adopt green zoning by-laws and regulations

Introduced·4/17/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4036 authorizes Brookline to adopt green zoning by-laws and regulations.

Massachusetts H4036 authorizes the town of Brookline to adopt green zoning by-laws and regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and addressing climate crisis harms. These by-laws can regulate construction materials, methods, and design elements, including heating and cooling systems, solar energy systems, and electric vehicle charging systems. Brookline can also regulate air emissions, greenhouse gas emissions from structures, and utility products like natural gas and electricity.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 29, 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 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1