New Massachusetts Clean Energy Siting Regulations (225 CMR 29) Simplify Permitting for Solar and BESS

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has announced new clean energy siting permitting regulations (225 CMR 29) requiring municipalities to adopt a consolidated permitting process for solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Significant changes to local zoning bylaws will likely be necessary to comply with these regulations, ensuring a smoother pathway for clean energy developments across the state.

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