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April 16, 2021
Wind Output Decreased 93 Percent During Winter Storm While Natural Gas Output Increased By 450 percent
A new Energy Analysis from the American Gas Association (AGA) demonstrates just how crucial natural gas was during the February cold snap in Texas to keeping homes in the Lone Star State provided with electricity and heat at a time of record consumption.
According to the AGA analysis, consumption of natural gas for residential and commercial uses jumped 238 percent during the winter storm, while industrial demand increased by 47 percent and gas flows to power generation increased by 184 percent. Fortunately for Texans, the industry was able to meet that demand.
A victory against Springfield Biomass project, but work remains to be done (Guest viewpoint)
Updated Apr 14, 2021;
By Marty Nathan | Springfield Climate Justice Coalition
Wednesday, April 7, was a good day. It was spring, the daffodils were blooming, millions of Americans received COVID vaccines, many more had received recovery checks. And to add to the sense of relief we received news that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) had fulfilled the promise of its name and had revoked the air pollution permit for Palmer Renewable Energy’s (PRE) proposed electric generating biomass plant in East Springfield. It was one more indication that we were finally on the road towards a better future.
Biomass facility to appeal state revocation of permit April 13, 2021 |
Reminder Publishing photo by G. Michael Dobbs
SPRINGFIELD – Sen. Edward Markey joined with local elected officials on March 7 to celebrate the decision by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to revoke the permitting for Palmer Renewable Energy (PRE) and its planned biomass facility.
The issue is not yet settled. PRE had 10 days in which to file an appeal and Climate Action Now Massachusetts has reported that “PRE is appealing DEP’s decision to revoke the permit and has filed an emergency motion to stay the implementation.”
The Springfield Climate Justice Coalition released a statement anticipating the appeal. The group noted its new agenda:
Woburn delegation celebrates climate legislation signing
COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF SEN. CINDY FRIEDMAN
Sen. Cindy Friedman, D-Arlington, and Reps. Rich Haggerty, D-Woburn, and Michelle Ciccolo, D-Lexington, joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass nation-leading climate legislation, known as the Next Generation Climate Roadmap bill, which overhauls the state’s climate laws, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, advances the clean energy industry and prioritizes and protects environmental justice communities.
“I have been incredibly supportive of this legislation each and every time it has come before the Senate,” said Friedman, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “We have been patient, but we cannot be patient any longer. Signing this bill into law puts Massachusetts on a path towards a clean, green and sustainable future for generations to come. I thank Senate President Spilka and Ways and Means Chair Rodrigues for their leadership, a
Miriam Kurland: Biomass plant bad for state
Published: 4/1/2021 11:57:17 AM
Springfield is already impacted by countless environmental and public health problems, including COVID-19. The last thing that is needed is a biomass plant spewing pollution into the air, worsening existing respiratory issues and darkening the future on this planet.
One in five children in Springfield has asthma, and the city received the title of “asthma capital of the U.S.” from the national Asthma and Allergy Association. Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued a terrible proposed amendments to the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that would allow polluting wood-burning biomass power plants, like Palmer Renewable Energy’s proposed Springfield plant, to qualify for the same state renewable energy subsidies as wind and solar power.