Massachusetts Enacts New Climate Law

This month, Governor Baker (R-MA) signed SB 9 titled “An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.” The new law is part of the Governor’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions in 2050. According to the press release, the new law “establishes new interim goals for emissions reductions, significantly increases protections for Environmental Justice communities across Massachusetts, authorizes the Administration to implement a new, voluntary energy efficient building code for municipalities, and allows the Commonwealth to procure an additional 2,400 Megawatts (MW) of clean, reliable offshore wind energy by 2027. Building upon the framework established in the Administration’s 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap and Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030, the bipartisan bill allows the Commonwealth to pursue ambitious emissions reduction goals in a cost-effective and equitable manner while creating jobs and opportunities for economic development throughout Massachusetts.”

As our economy continues to evolve into the 21st century, we foresee more aggressive policies to be enacted around green energy that seeks to bring about a comprehensive solution to climate change. 

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