From: Sarah Page <sarahwpage@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2019 3:02 PM
To: RPS, DOER (ENE)
Subject: Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Class I and II
regulations
Categories: Saved as HTML
Dear Mr Wasserman,
I am writing to oppose the changes
in the Renewable Energy
Portfolio Standard Class I and II regulations that would allow biomass
plants to be built in cities like Springfield. Additionally, I question
the advisability of biomass at all, given the particulate matter that is
generated and released into the atmosphere. I do not believe this
qualifies as clean energy.
I understand there is an issue with
an increasing amount of wood waste needing disposal. I further understand
that there are alternative uses of this waste such as production of charcoal.
I oppose any changes
in the regulations that could open the door for development of a biomass plant
in Springfield. The City is already identified as the worst in the country
for people living with asthma and is designated
an environmental justice community.
A biomass plant in the
neighborhood of East Springfield seems inconceivable.
I urge the DOER to adopt regulations
that discourage the development of biomass plants especially in urban areas
that are already struggling with pollution and air quality issues.
Thank you for the opportunity to
share my concerns.
Sincerely,
Sarah
Sarah Page
236 Gulf Rd.
Belchertown, MA 01007