Mr. Wassam,
I'm writing in
response to an article on Masslive regarding proposed
changes to renewable energy laws. While
it sounds like a great idea, it could have unintended repercussions, especially
in the Springfield area.
Palmer Paving is proposing a wood burning plant that I
oppose. In my opinion, it would be a health hazard spewing noxious fumes and
gases for miles around. The valley is already a pocket of smog and unhealthy
air, and this would just add to it. So many school aged children currently have
asthma, and this power plant would only increase that number.
Wood burning
energy plants seem to be a step backward into the past instead of a step
forward Into the future. I would like to see more incentives for
solar power. Solar seems to be one of
the cleanest ways to generate power. I believe businesses should be encouraged
to develop ways to harness solar energy. Smith & Wesson has numerous solar
panels in their parking lot. I would like to see more of that type of energy
generation. Not all renewable energy is
clean energy, and given a choice, I prefer to support the cleanest options that
reduce harm to the planet and the people on it.
Now if you could only do something about the plastic
waste that is killing our marine life!
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Patricia Gigone
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