The bill outlines the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) report for 2025, following the enactment of G.L. c. 25A, § 20, which mandates the collection and sharing of energy usage data from buildings with a gross floor area of 20,000 square feet or more. In 2024, DOER developed regulations for reporting this data and engaged with building owners and utilities to facilitate compliance. Despite challenges in data completeness and accuracy, DOER has identified over 35,000 buildings and collected energy data from 14,014 of them, detailing fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions across various building types.

The report highlights the initial findings, including the total annual energy usage and emissions from different fuel types, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with utilities to enhance data quality and reporting efficiency. DOER anticipates that as the program matures, participation will increase, leading to improved data collection and insights into fuel usage trends. Future plans include providing more detailed information on program design and addressing challenges faced during the initial reporting year.