What changes
The legislation mandates a formal study into thermal energy networks and creates an advisory task force.
Who is affected
Interested stakeholders, public utilities, and state energy policymakers.
Requirements and enforcement
Requires participants to join a task force to study the feasibility of thermal energy network implementation.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Effective as of June 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for evidence-based decision-making regarding future decarbonization and energy infrastructure.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill does not guarantee implementation or provide specific standards for the technology.
What is still unknown
The specific membership of the task force, the duration of the study, and potential budget requirements for the study.