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Climate-Related Legislation in the Commonwealth

This document provides insights from the 2008 NEEC Conference, featuring a presentation by David Cash, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It outlines key climate-related legislation in Massachusetts, including the Green Communities Act, Clean Energy Biofuels Act, Green Jobs Act, and Global Warming Solutions Act. The legislation aims to improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with specific goals, funding, and programs supporting clean energy technology and workforce development.

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Climate-Related Legislation in the Commonwealth

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  1. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Climate-Related Legislation in the Commonwealth 2008 Annual AESP - NEEC Conference Efficiency Elected Energy Leader October 16, 2008 Marlborough, MA David Cash Assistant Secretary for Policy Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

  2. Climate-related Legislation • Green Communities Act (GCA) • Clean Energy Biofuels Act • Green Jobs Act • Global Warming Solutions Act

  3. Green Communities Act (GCA) • Least cost procurement • Ramps up Renewable Portfolio Standard: 15% by 2020 • Long-term contracts • Net metering • Green Communities: $10M/year • RGGI funds for efficiency

  4. Clean Energy Biofuels Act • Tax exemption for cellulosic biofuel • Biodiesel/Bioheat Mandate: 2% biodiesel by July 1, 2010, increasing by 1% each year to 5% in 2013. • Low Carbon Fuel Standard, with the goal of reducing the carbon content of all passenger vehicle fuels by 10%.

  5. Green Jobs Act • Creates the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center • Allocates $43 million over the next five years for industry assistance like workforce development, clean energy R&D, etc.

  6. Global Warming Solutions Act • Requires GHG Emissions reduction of 10 to 25% by 2020, economy-wide • 80% reduction in greenhouse gases from 1990 levels by 2050 • Establishes a regional greenhouse gas registry and reporting system for emissions sources • Develop cost-effective approaches • Create advisory committee

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