THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 7 Mass. House passes legislation to boost offshore wind development, reduce carbon emissions Legislation would make Massachusetts competitive in the development of offshore wind, invest in energy infrastructure and create jobs JESSICA GIANNINO State Representative BOSTON – In an eff ort to meet the Commonwealth’s climate goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the House of Representatives last week passed (144-12) legislation to further develop the offshore wind industry in Massachusetts (An Act advancing off shore wind and clean energy – H.4515). The legislation would also modernize Massachusetts’s electrical grid and energy storage infrastructure and create thousands of new jobs. On March 7, the Massachusetts Senate referred the bill to its committee on Ways and Means. “I’m immensely proud of the steps that the House took today to ensure Massachusetts remains at the forefront of renewable energy development,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “Not only will this legislation help us reduce our carbon emissions and combat climate change, it will also spur economic development, modernize our energy infrastructure, and create thousands of new jobs in the process. I want to thank Chairman Roy for his hard work in advancing this legislation, as its passage today was undoubtedly a critical step in the right direction.” “I am thrilled that today the House passed legislation crucial to the development of a strong off shore wind industry in Massachusetts,” said Representative Jeff rey N. Roy (D-Franklin), who is House Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. He continued, “Massachusetts waters have the greatest off shore wind potential out of the contiguous U.S., and this legislation will ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared to harness that energy while also creating a just and robust local economy, educational opportunities for our residents, and critical upgrades to our energy infrastructure without causing undue harm to our coastal habitats or maritime industries.” “I am so excited for this movement within the Massachusetts Legislature! It was great to be a part of the passing of this legislation which will have an immense impact on the development of off shore wind in Massachusetts for years to come,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “This important legislation is vital to coastal communities, like Revere and key to the next decades of Massachusetts energy policy.” “This bill is about ensuring the future prosperity of our Commonwealth and I am thrilled to have played a hand in its passage,” said Representative Jeffrey R. Turco (D-Winthrop). “There is tremendous potential for the continued development of off shore wind energy here in Massachusetts and passing this legislation is an excellent step in the right direction as we move toward attaining our ambitious renewable energy goals.” Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 JEFFREY TURCO State Representative An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy mandates: • Makes the Massachusetts off shore wind bidding process more competitive by removing a current price cap that requires bids to be less expensive than previous procurements, which has deterred companies from participating in the procurement process. Future procurements would now include economic development, employment and environmental and fi sheries mitigation benefi ts. • Invests hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade in infrastructure, innovation, job training, supply chain capacity, and transmission upgrades. The legislation consists of tax incentives, grants, loans and other investments. • Requires utility companies to LEGISLATION | SEE Page 15 $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON $39.95 TRADES WELCOME! $12,900 Easy Financing Available! TRADES WELCOME! $14,500 We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com
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