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S 2298

An Act enabling clean energy transition

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Mark

Massachusetts bill enabling clean energy transition through infrastructure updates and renewable energy policies to meet state climate goals.

Accompanied a study order, see S2774
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Bill Summary · S 2298

Legislative bill overview

S 2298 is a Massachusetts bill designed to facilitate the state's transition to clean energy sources. The legislation was introduced by Senator Paul Mark and referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee in February 2025, with a hearing scheduled for May 2025.

Why is this important

Clean energy transition bills typically address critical infrastructure modernization, emissions reduction goals, and economic competitiveness in the renewable energy sector. Massachusetts has established ambitious climate targets, making legislation that enables this transition directly relevant to the state's environmental and energy policy objectives.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and ratepayer impact: Clean energy infrastructure requires significant capital investment, which may result in higher utility rates for consumers during transition periods
  • Timeline and feasibility: Aggressive clean energy targets may conflict with grid reliability concerns, supply chain limitations, and the technical capacity of existing infrastructure
  • Economic disruption: Transitioning away from existing energy sources could affect workers in traditional energy sectors and communities dependent on those industries without adequate retraining provisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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