[ Text of section effective until June 24, 2021. For text effective June 24, 2021, see below.]
Section 6. In implementing its plan for statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits, the commonwealth and its agencies shall promulgate regulations that reduce energy use, increase efficiency and encourage renewable sources of energy in the sectors of energy generation, buildings and transportation.
Chapter 21N: Section 6. Establishment of emissions reduction programs; promulgation of regulations; protection of low and moderate-income persons and environmental justice populations
[ Text of section as amended by 2021, 8, Sec. 10 effective June 24, 2021. For text effective until June 24, 2021, see above.]
Section 6. The secretary shall establish programs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and promulgate regulations regarding sources or categories of sources that emit greenhouse gases in order to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions limits and sublimits and implement the roadmap plans required by this chapter. Said regulations shall achieve required emissions reductions equitably and in a manner that protects low- and moderate-income persons and environmental justice populations.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 21n - Climate Protection and Green Economy Act
Section 3a - Adoption of Sector-Based Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sublimits
Section 5 - Report of Implementation of Regulations Relative to Climate Change
Section 7 - Market-Place Compliance Mechanisms; Regulations; Out-State Cooperation; Enforcement
Section 8 - Advisory Committee
Section 9 - Applicability of Chapter
Section 11 - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program