**Massachusetts Takes Bold Steps Toward 100% Renewable Energy with New Solar Legislation**
If you’ve been following the renewable energy movement, you’ve probably noticed that some states are leading the charge when it comes to clean energy goals. Massachusetts is one of those trailblazers. Recently, lawmakers introduced a slate of clean energy bills designed to supercharge the state’s transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. These bills don’t just stop at big-picture goals—they’re diving into specific policy actions that could impact how people like you and I interact with solar panels for our homes and other renewable energy solutions.
As a solar enthusiast and someone who’s passionate about educating others on solar energy, I find the proposed legislation both exciting and forward-thinking. Here’s a breakdown of what these bills mean for solar systems, solar companies, and homeowners considering solar.
### Simplifying Solar Permits for Residential Systems
One of the most notable initiatives is the proposed legislation known as *An Act Facilitating Distributed Energy Resources in the Commonwealth*. This bill could completely reshape how homeowners and solar companies navigate the permitting process for small-scale solar systems. Specifically, it mandates a streamlined, digital residential solar permit system for solar projects up to 25 kW AC in inverter
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/29/massachusetts-considers-five-day-residential-solar-permits-20-distributed-energy-and-more/
