MA Legislation Under Consideration

There are three bills currently being considered by the legislature that promote the Interfaith Pledge for Climate Action. Upon passage and implementation, the new laws will aid in the Commonwealth’s transition to safe, clean, and renewable energy, with high levels of energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy.

Global Warming: “Global Warming Solutions Act” (S. 534)
Status: Senate Ways and Means
Top Priority Ask: Require the Commonwealth to take steps to reduce CO2 emissions to 20% of 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050.

Energy: “The Green Communities Act” (H. 4373), “An Act to Generate Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now” (S. 2457)
Status: Conference Committee, 3 Senators and 3 Representatives
Top Priority Ask: Do not allow any rate payer money to go towards coal gasification. Remove all coal gasification language from the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard.

RGGI: “An Act Providing For Participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative” (S. 2456)
Status: House
Top Priority Ask: Prioritize the bill in the House and pass.

For more information visit: MA League of Environmental Voters, Clean Water Action, and Environment Massachusetts