Massachusetts Finalizes Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Rules

After more than a year of hard work by regulators and stakeholders, Massachusetts has finalized the bulk of the regulations needed to implement the siting and permitting reforms enacted in the 2024 Climate Act. These regulations represent the most significant overhaul of the Commonwealth’s energy permitting framework in decades and will change the playing field for developers of clean energy facilities such as solar, wind, and battery storage.... By: Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel