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New state regulations strike another blow against proposed biomass project in Springfield
Updated 3:49 PM;
SPRINGFIELD The state has dealt another blow to a proposed biomass project in East Springfield, announcing revised regulations banning such projects from qualifying for renewable energy incentives if they are located in or within five miles of an “environmental justice” community.
Subsidies had been available for biomass projects under the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard prior to the changes announced Friday. The revisions are subject to a 30-day comment period.
Opponents have argued for years that the biomass plant would worsen pollution and harm public health, and urged the state to not provide financial incentives. The site of the biomass project in East Springfield is within a designated environmental justice community.
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.