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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