Establishes a specialized stretch energy code for Massachusetts buildings, including solar panel requirements and net-zero building standards.
The bill proposes a specialized stretch energy code for Massachusetts buildings, incorporating the latest International Energy Conservation Code and more stringent energy-efficiency provisions. It mandates solar photovoltaic panel installation for suitable buildings and requires buildings to be made photovoltaic ready. The code also includes net-zero building performance standards and criteria for siting, zoning, and permitting small clean energy infrastructure facilities.
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