Massachusetts S3162 aims to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility.

Massachusetts S3162 mandates the Department of Public Utilities to develop a rate for unmetered roadway or parking-lot lighting fixtures using less than 25 watts by January 1, 2027. The Department of Energy Resources must promulgate regulations ensuring lighting is not more numerous than necessary for safety, considering current lighting needs criteria. These regulations include requirements and exemptions, set a limit for correlated color temperature, and prescribe maintained illuminance levels.

Massachusetts S3162 aims to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility.

Massachusetts S3162 mandates the Department of Public Utilities to develop a rate for unmetered roadway or parking-lot lighting fixtures using less than 25 watts by January 1, 2027. The Department of Energy Resources must promulgate regulations ensuring lighting is not more numerous than necessary for safety, considering current lighting needs criteria. These regulations include requirements and exemptions, set a limit for correlated color temperature, and prescribe maintained illuminance levels.