The Massachusetts House and Senate both overwhelmingly approved climate legislation on Monday, January 4, 2021, adopting some of the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in the country, including—

• Net-zero energy target for 2050
• Interim targets every five years
• Mandatory emissions sub-limits for six sectors of the economy
• Increases the state’s offshore wind procurement authorization from 3,200 to 5,600 megawatts
• Creating tools for environmental justice communities
• Natural gas safety measures