HD 2847

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to investigate and report on the development of advanced nuclear energy generation in the Commonwealth, with findings due to the legislature by December 31, 2026. The report must examine multiple aspects including the impacts of the federal ADVANCE Act, safety and environmental considerations, economic benefits like jobs and tax revenue, carbon emission reduction opportunities, and grid infrastructure requirements for implementing advanced nuclear technology. Additionally, the bill removes a date restriction in existing law that previously limited certain provisions to nuclear facilities that began commercial operation before January 1, 2011, effectively expanding the applicability of these provisions to newer nuclear facilities.