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SD 3136

Communication from Emily Reichert, Chief Executive Officer, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center submitting notice that outlines the reasons for the delay and updated timelines of submission of the fiscal year 2025 annual reports

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

MassCEC delays FY2025 annual reports to await USEER data; sets updated deadlines: Industry Report by 3/31/2026 and audited FY25 finances by 1/30/2026.

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Bill Summary · SD 3136

Summary of SD 3136: MassCEC FY2025 Annual Reports Delay Notice

Overview

SD 3136 is a proposed Massachusetts bill presented as a formal communication from Emily Reichert, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). The document outlines reasons for delaying MassCEC’s fiscal year 2025 annual reports and provides updated submission timelines. The bill’s current status is “Placed on file.”

  • Bill Number: SD 3136
  • Title: Communication from Emily Reichert, CEO, MassCEC, submitting notice of delay and updated timelines for FY2025 annual reports
  • Introduced: August 14, 2025
  • Status: Placed on file

Purpose and Intent

The bill communicates MassCEC’s rationale for delaying its required annual reports under Chapter 23J, §5 of the General Laws and sets out new target dates for the related reporting obligations. The intent is to document the delay and provide transparent, updated timelines to the Governor and relevant legislative committees.

Background and Statutory Context

  • MassCEC is obligated to submit annual reports detailing:
    • Operations, receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities (to the Governor, Secretary of Administration and Finance, the Comptroller, and clerks of the House and Senate, with forwarding to Ways and Means and related committees).
    • A report on the expenditure and investment of funds from the MassCEC fund and trust fund, including the fund’s ability to meet statutory requirements (sections referenced: §5 of Chapter 23J; sections 35FF of Chapter 10 and 9 of the trust fund).
    • A comprehensive view of the Commonwealth’s clean energy sector, including job and business counts and growth rate.

Key Provisions and Updated Timelines

  • Reason for delay: MassCEC notes that the 2025 U.S. Energy and Employment Jobs Report (USEER) data will likely not be available until August or September 2025, delaying the center’s ability to complete the annual reports by August 15.
  • New timelines (as communicated in the letter):
    • MassCEC’s 2025 Industry Report: not later than March 31, 2026.
    • Audited MassCEC FY25 financial report: not later than January 30, 2026.
    • Draft financial information: to be provided to the Comptroller’s office by established dates for Component Unit reporting.
  • Ongoing work: MassCEC emphasizes continued work on the reports and a commitment to timely, accurate results once data becomes available.

Who Is Affected

  • MassCEC (primary) responsible for preparing the annual reports.
  • Massachusetts state officials and legislative committees that receive MassCEC reports:
    • Governor
    • Secretary of Administration and Finance (and other listed state officials)
    • Comptroller
    • Clerks of the House and Senate
    • Joint Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies; Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy; Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
    • Senate and House Committees on Ways and Means

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Date of Communication: August 12, 2025 (letter to Governor Healey)
  • Legislative action: Placed on file on August 14, 2025
  • Implication: There is no new statutory change proposed; rather, a formal notice of delay and updated submission deadlines within the existing reporting framework.

Potential Impact

  • Allows MassCEC to align reporting with the availability of USEER data and other data sources, potentially improving accuracy and completeness.
  • Provides transparency to the Governor and legislative committees about revised timelines.
  • Maintains accountability by specifying updated deadlines for the annual reports and related financial documentation.

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

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