Establishes a Clean Heat Standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a Clean Heat Standard in Massachusetts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heating fuels. It mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to set annual clean heat credit requirements for obligated parties, including natural gas utilities and heating fuel sellers. The standard aims to ensure equitable distribution of clean heat measures, particularly benefiting low-income and moderate-income customers. Clean heat credits, representing greenhouse gas reductions, can be earned through various measures and traded.

Establishes a Clean Heat Standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a Clean Heat Standard in Massachusetts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heating fuels. It mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to set annual clean heat credit requirements for obligated parties, including natural gas utilities and heating fuel sellers. The standard aims to ensure equitable distribution of clean heat measures, particularly benefiting low-income and moderate-income customers. Clean heat credits, representing greenhouse gas reductions, can be earned through various measures and traded.