Partnership for Policy Integrity Applauds Massachusetts Senate Vote to Close Biomass Loophole
PFPI applauds the Massachusetts Senate’s 35–4 vote to remove woody biomass from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standard (GGES) for municipal lighting plants.
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One-Time Biomass Dealmaker for Munis Now Supports Removing State Incentive for Biomass
In a surprising turn, an organization previously promoting biomass power now supports ending a Massachusetts incentive for biomass energy.
Wood heating eclipses all other sources of PM2.5 pollution in Massachusetts
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Contact: Laura Haight, US Policy Director, lhaight@pfpi.netJacob Carter, Staff Scientist, jcarter@pfpi.net Wood heating eclipses all other sources of … Read more
Massachusetts’ Climate Forestry Committee Recommendations: Follow the Science
Governor Healey asked for – and received – strong scientific support for protecting forests for their climate benefits
New Bills Will Close Loopholes in Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Laws
New state bills in Massachusetts would end subsidies for woody biomass.
Massachusetts First in the Nation to End Renewable Energy Subsidies for Wood-Burning Power Plants
A new Massachusetts law expands clean energy development and ends renewable energy subsidies for wood-burning power plants.
PFPI Applauds MA House & Senate for Standing Firm on Climate Bill
Legislators Reject Gov’s Proposal to Gut Biomass Provisions, Strike Biomass from RPS.
Governor Baker Tries to Sneak Biomass Into Climate Bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker vetoed comprehensive climate legislation, sending the bill back with amendments that would effectively protect subsidies for old, dirty biomass power plants.
Biomass rules, legislation down to the wire in Massachusetts
Will the MA legislature finally stand up to the biomass industry? We’ll know soon.
PFPI Applauds Senate Action to End Woody Biomass Subsidies in MA
Massachusetts Senate bill removes woody biomass from two flagship state energy programs.
