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HB 208 (2015)

Summary:

Originally written to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), New England's "cap and trade" program.  The House rewrote the bill to instead end energy efficiency grants, and send all the proceeds from RGGI to commercial and residential ratepayer rebates.  The Senate further revised the bill to fully rebate RGGI money to commercial users, but put all of the money now rebated to residential customers towards municipal-school energy projects and low-income weatherization.  The House and Senate were unable to reach a compromise on the bill.

Bill Sponsor:
Richard "Dick" Barry
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Bill Co-Sponsor(s):
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status Detail:
Died in Conference Committee
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