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In many communities, it can take days, weeks or even months to get a straightforward rooftop solar installation approved. It doesn't need to be this way.
Legislation would expand electric vehicle incentives, curb unneeded gas system buildouts, encourage solar on parking lots, and more
The Massachusetts Senate voted 38-2 to pass S.2829, a far-reaching energy and climate bill that aims to streamline the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure in the state, support a plan for the commonwealth to get off gas, and support electrified transportation.
In addition to reforming clean energy siting and permitting and numerous other reforms, the bill:
“There’s a lot to like in the Senate’s energy bill,” said Johanna Neumann, Senior Director of the Campaign for 100% Renewable Energy at Environment Massachusetts. “Lawmakers are positioning Massachusetts to get more of its energy from renewables. That’s good news. The sooner we cut energy waste and harness the sun and the wind and heat of the earth to power our lives, the better.”
The House of Representatives is also considering energy and climate policy. Lawmakers have until the end of July to finalize legislation.
In the room where it happened. Yesterday the MA senate passed a climate bill that expands electric vehicle incentives, curbs unneeded gas system buildouts, and encourages #solar on parking lots. Onwards. #mapoli pic.twitter.com/JEuswqoVSc
— Johanna Neumann (@NeumannJo) June 26, 2024
In many communities, it can take days, weeks or even months to get a straightforward rooftop solar installation approved. It doesn't need to be this way.
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