Massachusetts S2163 prohibits public and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands.
Massachusetts S2163 mandates the Department of Energy Resources and the Department of Public Utilities to amend rules, regulations, and tariffs to prohibit public and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands. This prohibition applies to solar facilities that have not received approval from the Department prior to January 1, 2023, and are greater than or equal to 500kW. Exceptions include facilities located on brownfields or eligible landfills.
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