From:                                         Jane Obbagy <jobbagymacd@gmail.com>

Sent:                                           Monday, July 22, 2019 12:49 PM

To:                                               RPS, DOER (ENE)

Subject:                                     Comments on proposed changes to 225 CMR: Department Of Energy Resources 225 CMR: 14.00: Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Class I

 

Mr. John Wassam:

 

Thank you for the opportunity to provided comment on the proposed changes to 225 CMR: Department Of Energy Resources 225 CMR: 14.00: Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Class I. 

 

The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is a 503(c)(3) non-profit corporation within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts representing thirteen (13) Massachusetts conservation districts, established through Massachusetts General Law Chapter 21 Section 18 through 25A. 

 

MACD supports the continuation of these rules since they directly benefit farmers and landowners in the Commonwealth seeking to sustain and maintain the environment. In particular, the sections on biomass and solar are directly applicable to many of MACD’s stakeholders.

 

We do believe that continued tracking and verification of imported renewables makes sense for the following reasons: 1) Maintenance of a library of information regarding the renewable energy source and location; and 2) Verification maintains an appropriate check and balance in the system to sustain confidence in the overall functioning of the program.

 

Sincerely,

Jane E. Obbagy

Executive Director

MACD

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Jane E. Obbagy | Executive Director 

Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts (MACD)

617.921.1515