Massachusetts Senate-passed green energy bill aims to streamline permitting and siting for solar and energy storage projects, but critics argue it fails to address core regulatory issues due to state zoning law exemptions.
A Senate-passed green energy bill in Massachusetts aims to streamline permitting and siting for solar and energy storage projects, but concerns remain over the state's zoning law that exempts renewable energy projects from regulation by cities and towns, except for public health, welfare, and safety. Critics, including Shutesbury Planning Board member Michael DeChiara, argue the bill fails to address core regulatory issues.
July 05, 2024
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