Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Sen. DiDomenico helps secure key priorities in sweeping climate law Bill eases clean energy infrastructure permitting, mobilizes innovative technologies, expands EV network and keeps costs down Special to Th e Advocate S enator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the Legislature sent sweeping climate legislation to the Governor’s desk that will empower the Commonwealth’s fi ght against climate change and accelerate progress towards Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 New St. Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall Indoor Flea Market Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission .50 Cents PLENTY OF NEW VENDORS ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT New Vendors Welcome! Free Coffee & Tea! To rent a table, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 the Commonwealth’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. On November 20, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed S.2967, An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers, into law as Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024. Chapter 239 reforms the siting and permitting of clean energy facilities while responsibly reforming the gas distribution system. It vastly expands the electric vehicle (EV) charging network, incentivizes innovative technologies – such as battery storage, fusion energy, advanced metering and meter socket adapters – includes measures to protect residents from high energy costs and equips state agencies with the mandate to fi ght climate change. “I am proud that I secured language in the bill to reform our state’s energy siting and permitting procedures which will help provide communities in my district with more of a voice when energy projects are being sited in their neighborhoods while also accelerating the deployment of clean energy across our state,” said Senator DiDomenico. “There is no doubt we are in a climate crisis, and I am proud we have passed this bill which will keep Massachusetts as a leader in the fi ght against climate change. I want to thank Large projects that require Sal DiDomenico State Senator Senate President Spilka, Senator Barrett, and all of my colleagues for working tirelessly to pass this transformational legislation.” Together, the policies transform the future of energy generation, distribution and consumption in Massachusetts. Some major components of the legislation: Expediting siting and permitting. The bill consolidates reviews of clean energy siting and permitting, which will speed the pace of planning, constructing and bringing clean energy infrastructure online to support clean energy technologies, such as solar, wind and storage to create an electrifi ed future and reduce emissions. state, regional and local permits will be consolidated into a single permit that requires action within 15 months. Small projects with multiple local permits will also be consolidated into a single permit and require action within 12 months. Expedited permitting is paired with enhanced community review via new offi ces created by the bill, including the Offi ce of Environmental Justice and Equity, the Offi ce of Public Participation at the Energy Facilities Siting Board, and the Division of Siting and Permitting at the Department of Energy Resources. Each offi ce will be charged with engaging with and providing resources to communities and applicants to ensure a thorough, equitable and community-centered review. To help protect residents from bearing the cost of building new infrastructure, when possible, the state will require the Energy Facilities Siting Board to fi rst consider maximizing the effi ciency of current infrastructure through the use of innovative technologies before approving new construction. An online clean energy infrastructure dashboard will be created to promote transparency and public accountability in real time. CLIMATE | SEE PAGE 14 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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