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Biomass Power Regulations in Massachusetts

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Source: NEPM

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Proposed regulations by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources aim to restrict biomass power generation facilities from qualifying for state incentives if they are located within or near environmental justice communities. This would leave only 35 towns eligible for new biomass facilities, raising concerns among lawmakers about environmental justice and energy policy.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass
Location
Massachusetts, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
NEPM

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The project “Biomass Power Regulations in Massachusetts” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Massachusetts, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NEPM.

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Proposed regulations by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources aim to restrict biomass power generation facilities from qualifying for state incentives if they are located within or near environmental justice communities. This would leave only 35 towns eligible for new biomass facilities, raising concerns among lawmakers about environmental justice and energy policy.

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Energy

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

Massachusetts

Source

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NEPM

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass

Article published date

2025-03-20

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