Massachusetts S2300 ensures natural gas workforce safety by regulating infrastructure replacement and workforce transition.

Massachusetts S2300 mandates gas companies to file plans for replacing leak-prone infrastructure and transitioning to net zero emissions. The bill requires these companies to maintain safe staffing levels and provide training for displaced workers. It establishes a Clean Energy Just Transition Unemployment Trust Fund to support affected workers. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for dual fuel and alternative energy companies to hire and train former gas workers. It also sets up a tax credit program for companies that offer suitable employment to these workers.

Massachusetts S2300 ensures natural gas workforce safety by regulating infrastructure replacement and workforce transition.

Massachusetts S2300 mandates gas companies to file plans for replacing leak-prone infrastructure and transitioning to net zero emissions. The bill requires these companies to maintain safe staffing levels and provide training for displaced workers. It establishes a Clean Energy Just Transition Unemployment Trust Fund to support affected workers. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for dual fuel and alternative energy companies to hire and train former gas workers. It also sets up a tax credit program for companies that offer suitable employment to these workers.