LEGISLATIVE CORNER
Here's what's happening around town and beyond!
Stay Tuned...
Follow Updates on the MBTA Communities Act
Adoption of New Stretchier Codes for the May Warrant Meeting
Microgrid Planning
Climate Action Committee News
Stay Up to date with State and Federal Incentives @ Green Energy Consumer Alliance
EXCITING CLIMATE NEWS:
FEDERAL AND LOCAL!
The passage of two very important bills over the last couple weeks are a positive sign of great strides forward - making an impact in Climate Actions goals for our FUTURE!!
Thank you to all the activists like Green Energy Consumer Alliance and the legislators who worked hard to advocate for these important initiatives!
HELPFUL LINKS:
LOCAL:
Baker signs major climate bill: Boston Globe
Baker signs major MA bill despite concerns over fossil fuel limits and other provisions
MA passes massive climate and clean energy bill: Washington Post
Bill S.9: An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy
Sustainable Wellesley Newsletter Summary
FEDERAL:
Princeton Study: Inflation Reduction Act would spur 42% US carbon emissions cut by 2030.
Inflation Reduction Act: NPR Article
Washington Post Article: As Congress funds high-tech climate solutions, it also bets on a low-tech one: Nature
CNBC News Article:Inflation Reduction Act puts $60B focus on a Biden priority: environmental justice