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Massachusetts climate law boosts offshore wind, EVs

August 15, 2022

Massachusetts’ governor signed into law a climate change bill that’s meant to bring the state closer to its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The bill signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker encourages the development of offshore wind and solar energy and gives some local authority to limiting the use of fossil fuels in building projects.

The law directs the state to procure roughly 5,600 MW of offshore wind generating capacity by June 30, 2027, an increase from the previous target of 4,000 MW.

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