Sustainability
Massachusetts: Energy
December 2023
Volume
54
Issue
2
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53
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34

The Department of Energy Resources proposed to adopt regulations concerning participation in the Green Communities Program. The regulations would enable municipalities served by municipal light plants to qualify for the Green Communities Designation and Grant Program by adopting a renewable energy charge, in accordance with An Act Relative To Municipal Light Plant Participation In Green Communities. A hearing will be held December 18, 2023. Comments are due the same date.

H.R. 4990
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Committee Name
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Sponsor Name
Dingell
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Mich.
Issue
9
Volume
53
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22
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. H4138

would require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to provide grants and loans to support and expand the domestic solar component manufacturing supply chain.

H.R. 4636
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Committee Name
Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsor Name
Stevens
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Mich.
Issue
9
Volume
53
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21
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. H3574

would direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program.

H.R. 4663
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Committee Name
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Sponsor Name
Weber
Sponsor Party Affiliation
R-Tex.
Issue
9
Volume
53
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21
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. H3612

would clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in federal buildings for purposes of §543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act.

S. 2179
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Committee Name
Committee on Foreign Relations
Sponsor Name
Collins
Sponsor Party Affiliation
R-Me.
Issue
8
Volume
53
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19
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. S2224

would help increase the development, distribution, and use of clean cookstoves and fuels to improve health, protect the climate and environment, empower women, create jobs, and help consumers save time and money.

H.R. 4045
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Committee Name
Committees on Energy and Commerce and Oversight and Accountability
Sponsor Name
Rodgers
Sponsor Party Affiliation
R-Wash.
Issue
8
Volume
53
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18
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. H2808

would modernize the hydropower licensing process and promote next-generation hydropower projects.

H.R. 4032
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Committee Name
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsor Name
Johnson
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Ga.
Issue
8
Volume
53
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18
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. H2808

would require the FAA Administrator and the Secretary of Energy to exercise leadership in the creation of federal and international policies relating to the safe and efficient use of hydrogen to increase aviation decarbonization and reduce air and noise pollution.

S. 1962
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Committee Name
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Sponsor Name
Warnock
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Ga.
Issue
8
Volume
53
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18
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. S2071

would provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel.

S. 1936
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Committee Name
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Sponsor Name
Welch
Sponsor Party Affiliation
D-Vt.
Issue
8
Volume
53
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18
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53
Congress Number
118
Congressional Record Number
169 Cong. Rec. S2070

would promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve electric grid reliability.