The Massachusetts legislature on Thursday passed a climate bill widely supported by environmental and clean energy advocates.
The “landmark bill,” as dubbed by the state office of the Sierra Club, offers several transportation electrification incentives. It would:
Mandate all new passenger vehicle sales in the state to be zero-emission by 2035;
Ensure off-peak rates for charging vehicles are available, requiring time-of-use rate proposals from distribution companies; and
Provide up to $5,000 in rebates for electric vehicle purchases, with an additional $1,500 for low-income individuals, and additional rates for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.