Catalyzing the Clean Energy Transition

Renewable energy will be the backbone of a decarbonized economy. Massachusetts ratepayers currently face staggering energy bills tied to the sharp rise in fossil fuel prices and our grid’s over-reliance on natural gas. A transition to clean energy will reduce consumer costs, increase reliability, secure energy diversity and independence, and create new jobs. We must develop massive amounts of clean energy infrastructure, from offshore wind and solar to energy storage and an upgraded transmission system. A successful clean energy transition will lower residents’ bills, provide them with reliable energy, and make their communities healthier. 

We at ELM advocate for: 

• Rapid and responsible offshore wind project development.

• Increased collaboration among the New England states to increase ambition on offshore wind.

• Equitable and timely implementation of siting and permitting reforms for clean energy infrastructure. 

• Rewarding communities for hosting the critical energy infrastructure needed to support a growing supply of reliable renewable energy. 

• Expanding and elevating the standards of the successful Green Communities program by directing increased funding for communities that go above and beyond. 

• Smart transmission solutions that increase electric grid reliability, decrease ratepayer costs, benefit local communities, and minimize impacts on the natural environment. 

• An effective next-generation solar incentive program that ensures appropriate siting and development.  

• Building a diverse clean energy workforce and supply chain that creates high-quality jobs, provides access to opportunity, and builds wealth in historically disadvantaged communities.