HR 2096 and S1142 allow tax credits for (1) energy storage technologies, and (2) battery storage technology. 

The development of energy storage systems across the country is a crucial piece in integrating clean energy into the grid at a greater scale and ensuring that the power derived from clean energy sources like wind and solar is available when it’s needed most.

The bill expands the tax credit for investments in energy property to include equipment that (1) receives, stores, and delivers energy using batteries, compressed air, pumped hydropower, hydrogen storage(including hydrolysis), thermal energy storage, regenerative fuel cells, flywheels, capacitors, superconducting magnets, or other technologies identified by the Internal Revenue Service; and (2) has a capacity of at least five kilowatt hours. 

The bill also expands the tax credit for residential energy efficient property to include expenditures for battery storage technology that (1) is installed on or in connection with a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer, and (2) has a capacity of at least three kilowatt hours.   

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Representative Richard Neal is the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and he has the power to advance this critical legislation.

What should I say?

Rep. Neal. “This crucial bill will accelerate our rapid transition to 100% renewable energy.  The energy storage tax incentive bill will help make renewable energy storage scalable and accessible, so that we can best use clean energy when it’s needed and store the rest.  Improving the grid’s energy storage capabilities can help reduce costs for consumers and improve service reliability.

It is imperative that you promptly hold a hearing, move it out of the House Ways and Means Committee, and send it to the House for a vote.”

Senators Warren and Markey: “Cosponsor S1142. This crucial bill will accelerate our rapid transition to 100% renewable energy.  The energy storage tax incentive bill will help make renewable energy storage scalable and accessible, so that we can best use clean energy when it’s needed and store the rest.  Improving the grid’s energy storage capabilities can help reduce costs for consumers and improve service reliability.”

Rep. McGovern.“Cosponsor HR 2096. This crucial bill will accelerate our rapid transition to 100% renewable energy.  The energy storage tax incentive bill will help make renewable energy storage scalable and accessible, so that we can best use clean energy when it’s needed and store the rest.  Improving the grid’s energy storage capabilities can help reduce costs for consumers and improve service reliability.”

Richard Neal

Washington office                                                        Springfield office

2309 Rayburn House Office Building                     300 State Street

Washington, DC 20515                                               Suite 200

Phone: 202-225-5601                                                 Springfield, MA 01105

Fax: 202-225-8112 fax                                                Phone: 413-785-0325

https://neal.house.gov/contact                                Fax: 413-747-0604

Senator Elizabeth Warren.            www.warren.senate.gov/contact

309 Hart Senate Office B.                Washington phone: 202-224-4543

Washington, DC 20510                    Springfield phone: 413-788-2690

Springfield office

1550 Main St., Suite 406

Springfield, MA 01103

Phone: 413-788-2690

Senator Ed Markey                         www.markey.senate.gov/contact

255 Dirksen Senate Office B.            Washington phone: 202-224-2742

Washington, DC 20510                      Springfield phone: 413-785-4610

Springfield office

1550 Main St. 4^thfloor

Springfield, MA 01103

413-785-4610

James McGovern

Washington office                                                   Northampton office

408 Cannon House Office Building                       94 Pleasant St.

Washington, DC 20515                                          Northampton, MA 01060

Phone: 202-225-6101                                            phone: 413-341-8700

Fax: 202-225-5759                                                 hours: M-F 9-5:00pm

hours: M-F 9-5:30

An Act to Promote Green Infrastructure and  Reduce Carbon Emissions

H2810 and S2018 are carbon pricing bills for MA that have generated more than 100 cosponsors.

Representative Benson’s description of her bill, H2810:

In 2008, Massachusetts passed the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) and pledged to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. This bill puts a price on carbon emissions to incentivize a move toward renewable energy and help us meet or exceed the GWSA emissions target. 

70% of the collected price is rebatedto consumers and businesses, and 30% is dedicated to a Green Infrastructure Fundfor local investments in renewable energy projects that will further reduce emissions and stimulate the economy. 

There are built in protections for low and middle-income households, those who live in rural areas, and export-driven manufacturers.

What should I say?

Representatives Blais, Sabadosa, Carey, and Domb are cosponsors of H2810.  Senators Comerford and Humason are cosponsors of S2018.

Thank you for cosponsoring H2810, or S2018. It is the best strategy for reaching the GWSA emissions target, it protects low-income families, and it will create clean energy jobs. Pass the bill this year.  We are running out of time to avoid uncontrollable climate disaster.

Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa. 24 Beacon St. Room 443 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2460 Lindsay.sabadosa@mahouse.gov

Rep. Dan Carey 24 Beacon St. Room 33 Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2060 Daniel.carey@mahouse.gov

Senator Jo Comerford 24 Beacon St. Room 70-C Boston, MA02133 617-722-1532  Jo.Comerford@masenate.gov

Senator Donald Humason, Jr. 24 Beacon St. Room 313-A Boston, MA 02133 617-722-1415 Donald.Humason@masenate.gov