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Legislators Call Proposed Mass. Biomass Regs Unfair
A proposed regulation meant to protect environmental justice communities in Massachusetts appears to leave only 35 towns eligible to host a biomass plant.
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Massachusetts Needs to Sell 45,000 ZEVs per Year by 2025
Robert O’Koniewski of the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association said reaching the state’s EV goals will require more affordable vehicles and choice.
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Communities in Massachusetts Fight for Right to Be Green
A bill in Massachusetts seeks to make it easier for any town to participate in the state’s Green Communities program.
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Mass. Efficiency Program Draft Plan Should Be Scrapped, Senator Says
Sen. Michael Barrett has suggested that the Mass. Energy Efficiency Advisory Council start over on its current 200-page draft three-year plan.
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Massachusetts Bill Would Allow Utilities to Sell Geothermal Energy
A new bill in Massachusetts would create funding mechanisms for gas companies to develop renewable thermal energy alternatives.
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Massachusetts Looks to Electrify Ridesharing, Increase E-bike Access
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is looking for proposals to expand e-bike use for overburdened and underserved communities.
Mass. Infrastructure Disputes Need Fast Track, Researcher Says
An MIT professor told Mass. legislators that the state needs a policy solution for long development delays from clean energy infrastructure opposition.
Mass. Governor Signs NextGen Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.
Mass. Climate Bill Rewrites Roles of Key Agencies
Under the pending Massachusetts climate bill, the DPU would have to adjust its mission to align with the state's emissions mandates.
Vote on Mass. Climate Bill Delayed in Senate
Massachusetts Sen. Bruce Tarr delayed the vote on a climate bill after lawmakers reworked the text to incorporate amendments from Gov. Charlie Baker.

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