Letter: Legislature Adopts New Solar Siting Act
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The Massachusetts Legislature passed a new solar siting act on November 14, 2024 and should now be awaiting the governor’s signature. It needs to be read carefully and thoroughly for its impact on local authority to regulate siting of renewable energy projects.
Doing a Google search using the legislation title “An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers” will bring up news articles and press releases commenting on this legislation.
For example:
Legislative leaders’ statements will be found at
Sweeping Climate Bill Passes the Massachusetts Legislature — Senate President Karen E. Spilka
Michael Pill
Michael Pill is a former resident of Amherst, and a current resident of Shutesbury. His law practice is based in Northampton.