LPDD

State Legislatures

Massachusetts’ Proposed S. 2476 (2020)

State and Municipal Clean Fleet Requirements
Proposed legislation would compel 100% electric MBTA buses by 2030, impose zero emissions requirements for state vehicles by 2024, and mandates a study on electrification of all smaller government fleets.

California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program

Community Ownership Structures, Equitable Access to Renewables, Community Renewables and Other DER Ownership Structures
The SOMAH program will provide up to $100 million in rebates annually for the next decade to put solar on multifamily affordable housing in California, while allowing tenants to access the benefits.

Connecticut’s Value of DER Proceeding

Net Metering and Value of Solar
A proceeding establishing the value of distributed energy resources. DEEP and PURA are required to submit a report on their findings to the General Assembly by July 1, 2020.

Nevada’s SB 358

Renewable Portfolio Standards
Nevada's SB 358 (passed in 2019) increases the state's RPS to 50% by 2030; with a goal of reaching 100% clean energy by 2050.

Model Community Solar Legislation

Community Ownership Structures, Community Renewables and Other DER Ownership Structures
The Coalition for Community Solar Access has authored two sets of model community solar legislation for vertically integrated states and restructured states.

Virginia’s Nuclear Planning Legislation

State Nuclear Portfolio Standards
Virginia's HB 1313 requires the state to develop a develop a strategic plan for nuclear energy, which may include the promotion of new technologies and opportunities for innovation, including advanced manufacturing.

Virginia Offshore Drilling Ban

Prohibiting Oil and Gas Extraction
HB 706 prohibits the granting of a lease, easement, or permit for infrastructure in Virginia's coastal waters that would convey oil or gas.