SEIA Applauds Massachusetts Senate for Advancing Energy Affordability and Solar Permitting Reforms

BOSTON — Today the Massachusetts Senate passed landmark energy legislation, S. 3143, which will help expand access to affordable, reliable clean energy across the Commonwealth.

Following is a statement from Ruthie DeWit, Northeast state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):

“Massachusetts has long been a clean energy leader, and today’s action positions the Commonwealth to be able to meet growing electricity demand with affordable, homegrown energy. The bill’s focus on more flexible interconnection and modernized, automated residential permitting processes will reduce unnecessary delays, lower project costs, and deliver more affordable, reliable electricity to families and businesses.

“As electricity demand soars, Massachusetts needs policies that make it easier to build the energy infrastructure that the economy depends on. This legislation takes meaningful steps to accelerate project development, strengthen grid reliability, and keep electricity costs affordable while reinforcing the Commonwealth’s leadership on clean energy.

“We appreciate the Senate’s leadership and look forward to continuing the conversation with the conference committee.”

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The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.