November 13, 2026
‘Unacceptable.’ Mass. Legislature is nearing the end of it session with a pile of bills still unfinished.
With Massachusetts lawmakers facing a growing list of unfinished legislation, the coming weeks will be critical for addressing key environmental and energy priorities before the legislative session ends in January.
In a new article for The Boston Globe, David Melly, Senior Policy Director at the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), weighs in on the outstanding legislation, including an environmental bond bill and a closely watched energy affordability bill that aims to lower costs for residents while supporting the state’s clean energy transition.
“It’s not like we don’t know the answers to these questions — we have them in front of us,” Melly said, pointing to proposals that could strengthen Massachusetts’ homegrown renewable energy supply and establish new targets for offshore wind and solar.
As lawmakers consider these proposals, the remaining weeks of the session present an opportunity to advance a stronger homegrown clean energy supply, expand offshore wind and solar, and explore ways to deliver lasting relief for Massachusetts residents.
