Energy
Judge Dismisses Case Against MBTA Communities Act; Draft BERDO Amendments Released; NAIOP Comments on Article 80 Proposal; Regulatory Deadlines Impacting New and Existing Buildings Approaching
In June, there were important updates related to the MBTA Communities Act, the Article 80 Modernization process, and the City of Boston’s BERDO regulations.
Additionally, the Building Code Concurrency Period between the 9th and 10th Editions ends on June 30, 2025; and statewide large building energy reporting begins June 30.
Read MoreGovernor Files Energy Affordability Legislation; DOER Hosts Building Energy Reporting Webinar
On May 13, the Healey-Driscoll Administration filed energy affordability legislation designed to save customers money, bring more energy into Massachusetts, increase accountability of the utilities and drive innovation.
On Monday, May 19, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is hosting a webinar to provide a guided walkthrough of the energy reporting guidelines for the Large Building Energy Reporting Law. Attendees will learn how to obtain, report, and submit their building energy benchmarking report. The tools discussed will include ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the Building Energy Analysis (BEAM) Tool. Reporting is due by June 30, 2025.
Read MoreADVOCACY ALERT: NAIOP Secures Office Conversation Tax Credit and Defeats Right of First Refusal; Legislature Does Not Advance Economic Development or Climate Bills; Uncertain Future for Boston Proposals
Read on for NAIOP’s legislative wrap-up on the topics relevant to the industry including;
NAIOP’s successful advocacy securing a Nation-Leading Office Conversion Tax Credit, Defeats Right of First Refusal, in Housing Bond Bill;
The status of the Permit Extension Act and other economic development priorities;
The status of the climate legislation; and
The status of Boston’s property tax and BPDA reform proposals.
Read MoreGovernor Healey Signs FY24 Budget Extending Brownfields Tax Credit Through January 1, 2029
On August 9, 2023, Governor Healey signed the FY24 budget.
In direct response to NAIOP’s advocacy, the final budget includes a five-year extension of the Brownfields Tax Credit through January 1, 2029. Since the beginning of the session in January, NAIOP has worked with the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Legislature, and a broad coalition of business groups and housing advocates to ensure the extension was considered for early passage.
Read on to learn about other investments found in the final FY24 budget.
Read MoreHow to Protect our Economic Growth and Fight for our Climate Future
Climate change is an economic development, public health and environmental issue that affects every resident and business in the commonwealth. Bold action must be taken, along with critical short-term strategies that effectively balance our continued economic growth with our long-term decarbonization and environmental goals. Only this approach will ensure that Massachusetts is put on a responsible, achievable path to mitigate and manage the devastating effects of climate change.
Read MoreNAIOP ADVOCACY ALERT: Climate Bill Enacted; BPDA Implements DEI Policy; New Zoning Rules for MBTA Communities Released
NAIOP ADVOCACY ALERT: Climate Bill Enacted; BPDA Implements DEI Policy; New Zoning Rules for MBTA Communities Released Support for our Advocacy Alerts is Generously Provided By: Serlin Haley, LLP and Pierce Atwood, LLC GOVERNOR BAKER SIGNS CLIMATE BILL This afternoon, Governor Baker signed An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind. Throughout the legislative process,…
Read MoreFossil Fuel Bans Are Not the Solution to Our Climate Crisis
The news is dire. On an almost daily basis, new reports are issued which illustrate the need for immediate action to address a monumental threat to public health and safety, the environment and economic development: climate change. Sea level rise, increased storms and precipitation and rising temperatures will affect all residents and business owners in Massachusetts. The time to act is now.
Read MoreIndustry Groups Worry Massachusetts Climate Bill Could Derail Development
NAIOP Massachusetts, which represents major commercial and residential developers, says the goals of the bill, which would slash emissions by 50% of 1990 levels by end of this decade, are laudable. The NextGen Roadmap bill even won praise from one of state’s largest business groups, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, as well as from environmental organizations.
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