Aug. 15, 2014: Massachusetts Legislation Supports Renewable Heating and Cooling
Bill Provides Financial Incentives for Several Thermal Renewable Energy Heating and Cooling Alternatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed a comprehensive renewable thermal energy bill that will promote the use of clean renewable fuels and technologies for heating and cooling buildings. Passed earlier by the Massachusetts Senate, the bill is expected to be signed by Gov. Deval Patrick and go into effect on Jan. 1, 2015.
SB 2214 provides financial incentives for several thermal renewable energy heating and cooling alternatives. These include geothermal and air-source heat pumps; solar heating; and bio-fuels such as wood pellets, wood chips, renewable bio-oils, or renewable natural gas. By awarding credits to renewable heating and cooling technologies, the bill provides a financial incentive to invest in these technologies.