The bill titled "An Act to exempt municipal solar facilities from regional limits on net metering" aims to amend existing legislation regarding net metering for municipal solar facilities in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes to modify subsection (i) of section 139 of chapter 164 of the General Laws by deleting the phrase "that are not net metering facilities of a municipality or other governmental entity under subsection (f)" where it appears twice. This change is intended to allow municipal solar facilities to be exempt from the regional limits currently imposed on net metering.

By removing these restrictions, the bill seeks to promote the development and utilization of solar energy by municipalities, thereby encouraging local governments to invest in renewable energy sources without the constraints of regional net metering limits. This legislative change reflects a growing trend towards supporting sustainable energy initiatives at the municipal level.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164-139