Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2317 — An Act relative to energy generation payments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to energy generation payments

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The bill adds requirements for distribution companies regarding customer credits and payments.

  • Section 139

    (3) A distribution company shall provide payment to a customer for a credit under Section 139(a)(1) of this Chapter provided that such credit has been carried forward for six months or more. For the purpose of determining the age of a credit, a distribution company shall apply any applicable costs against the most recent credit issued by the distribution company. A distribution company customer eligible for payment under this section may opt to defer payment.

    A new requirement mandates that distribution companies pay customers for applicable credits that have been outstanding for at least six months.

  • Section 139

    (4) A distribution company shall provide payment to a customer for any outstanding credit under Section 139(a)(1) of this Chapter within 30 days of the customer closing the account with the distribution company.

    This change requires distribution companies to pay customers for outstanding credits within 30 days after account closure.

  • Section 139

    (5) Payments received by a distribution company customer pursuant to Section 139(a)(3) and Section 139(a)(4) of this Chapter shall not be considered to be a credit, rebate, environmental attribute, renewable energy credit, or other payment or offset that may be construed to be attributable to a renewable energy system.

    This provision clarifies that certain payments to customers will not be classified as credits or attributes related to renewable energy systems.

  • The department shall promulgate regulations pursuant to this subsection including, but not limited to, a schedule for payments at least once annually; method of payment including the option for a distribution company customer to receive an electronic transfer of funds; notice to a distribution company customer of payment eligibility; and process for deferral of payments.

    This establishes a requirement for the department to create regulations governing the payment process and customer notifications.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2317 do?
An Act relative to energy generation payments
Who sponsors S2317?
S2317 is sponsored by Jacob R. Oliveira (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2317?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2317?
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