S.2281

Bringing Mass Save in line with climate mandates

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2281 amends Mass Save to include decarbonization in energy efficiency programs.

Massachusetts S2281 amends the state's energy laws to integrate decarbonization into Mass Save programs. The bill modifies various sections of General Laws to include decarbonization alongside energy efficiency. It mandates that natural gas distribution companies prepare a joint natural gas efficiency investment plan and requires electric distribution companies and municipal aggregators to administer heating and cooling projects. These changes aim to align Mass Save with climate mandates, promoting a shift towards reducing carbon emissions in energy usage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

Sep 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Hearing

History

Jun 25

Senate

Accompanied H5175

Dec 15, 2025

Senate

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

Sep 25, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time