💡 🌱 New Climate Legislation Approved By Massachusetts Senate 💡 🌱
Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate approved a wide-ranging climate bill that will systematically address the state’s clean energy infrastructure needs. Bill S.2829, An Act upgrading the grid and protecting ratepayers, will put Massachusetts on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
🌟 Key Highlights 🌟
- New siting and permitting provisions, paired with robust community review processes, that will expedite project timelines, courtesy of stakeholders at the Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting.
- Consideration of the cost-effectiveness of grid-enhancing technologies and battery storage for all proposals for capital improvement in the grid
- Provisions to advance the deployment of electric vehicles along with solar, wind, and storage facilities
“The Senate has heard loud and clear from residents, advocates, and clean energy leaders. Today we are taking action to make it easier and more efficient to build clean energy infrastructure so that Massachusetts can deliver on our climate commitments.” - Karen Spilka, Senate President
NECEC is proud to have played a pivotal role in the passage of this legislation. We want to acknowledge the NECEC policy team, Natalie Hildt Treat, Alycia Goody, Oliwia Krupinska, and Tim Snyder, for working hard to make this legislation possible. We also want to thank Mike Barrett, Cynthia Creem, Michael Rodrigues, Karen Spilka, and the entire Massachusetts State Senate for all their work. Legislation like this establishes the foundation for increased collaboration, innovation, and a sustainable future.
Stay tuned for further updates as the debate progresses to the house! Together, we can create lasting change. To learn more about this bill, read here: https://lnkd.in/epmTt6qW
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