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Prohibiting Non-Accessory BESS Violates Massachusetts Law

Renewable Energy, Zoning • April 22, 2024

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Town of Uxbridge Refunds $1,171,633.60 in Community Impact Fees to Caroline’s Cannabis, LLC

Cannabis • February 13, 2024

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MassDEP Takes a Closer Look at Hydropower’s Clean Energy Value

Environmental, Renewable Energy • January 12, 2024

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Massachusetts Climate Chief Recommends Changes to Address Climate Crisis

Environmental • December 5, 2023

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Leading the Way to a Greenhouse Gas Limited Future, 29 Massachusetts Cities and Towns Opt in to the Commonwealth’s Specialized Energy Code

Construction, Energy • December 1, 2023

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Massachusetts Attorney General Disallows Zoning Restraints on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Renewable Energy, Zoning • November 8, 2023

Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Communities Use ARPA Funds to Develop Novel Affordable Housing Programs

Affordable Housing, COVID-19 Resources • September 5, 2023

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Vote on Host Community Agreement, Community Impact Fee and Social Equity Regulations Scheduled for September 8, 2023

Cannabis, Regulations • August 25, 2023

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Mass. Solar Potential Greater than Required by State’s Clean Energy and Climate Plan but Municipalities Are Key to Implementation

Renewable Energy • July 26, 2023

Cannabis growing facility

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Proposes New Host Community Agreement Regulations

Cannabis, Regulations • July 25, 2023

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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to Host In-Person Meetings for Gulf of Maine Wind Energy Development

Renewable Energy • July 20, 2023

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SCOTUS Ruling Outlines Test for Determining Whether Wetlands are “Waters of the U.S.”

Environmental, Wetlands • June 6, 2023