Massachusetts Clean Energy Infrastructure Permitting Framework

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Massachusetts implemented a fundamentally redesigned permitting framework for clean energy infrastructure, including solar, wind, and other specified technologies. The reform introduces a consolidated permit system that streamlines approvals by combining all necessary state, regional, and local permits into a single application and decision. The framework establishes two tracks: large projects handled by the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) and small projects handled at the local level, each with defined timelines for permit decisions.