S.1998

Advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1998 aims to advance renewable heating solutions by setting renewable heating standards and establishing tax credits for renewable.

Massachusetts S1998 introduces measures to promote renewable heating solutions within the Commonwealth. The bill mandates that obligated entities reduce the carbon intensity of gas delivered or transported annually, with targets increasing from 2% in 2027 to 20% in 2035. It establishes tax credits for corporations that purchase or install qualified heating equipment, renewable heating systems, and geothermal district heating infrastructure. The bill also sets up the Renewable Heating Solutions Development Fund to stimulate investment in renewable heating solutions.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 2

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Oct 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time