Yesterday the Senate passed a climate adaptation planning bill, including an amendment to extend solar net metering for investor owned utilities. The Senate was eager to move this issue forward in part because some areas of the state have reached their current cap and solar installations are at risk of losing the federal subsidy which possibly expires at the end of next year. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives, where its prospects are unclear.
Carbon and Climate
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S.1749, An Act relative to energy use disclosure
Senator Brownsberger has recently submitted the following testimony on S.1749, An Act relative to energy use disclosure: TO: Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: S1749, An Act relative to energy use disclosure DATE: June 29th, 2015 I am writing in support of S1749, An Act …
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MyRWA Clean Water Campaign
Did you know there is a way to beautify your neighborhood while treating stormwater runoff? I urge you to advocate for Green Infrastructure for the next project in your community – let’s create a healthier community and a cleaner Mystic River watershed!
“Know Your Zone” Hurricane Awareness Campaign
In the event that the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency issues a hurricane evacuation order, these are the evacuation zones within Will’s Senate district.
Power Plant Regulation
Roger Colton asks if Will can identify steps that he plans to take in support of the EPA’s recent proposed rule to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing power plants.
What’s with H.4185 (“an act relative to net metering and solar power”)?
As the session winds down, there is a lot of confusion in the solar energy market — major regulatory policies are in flux.