From:                                         Helen Armstrong <hcafts@gmail.com>

Sent:                                           Friday, July 19, 2019 3:12 PM

To:                                               RPS, DOER (ENE)

Cc:                                               lindsay.sabadosa@mahouse.gov; Lenore Bryck; Adele Franks; David Roitman

Subject:                                     biomass

 

Dear John,

I oppose the inclusion of burning biomass or of trash for that matter in our MA Renewable Portfolio Standards.

Among other considerations, the Palmer plant will increase particulate matter in the air that Springfield children breathe, exacerbating their already high levels of asthma.

Please do NOT allow this practice to happen!

 

Helen Armstrong

13 Butternut Lane

Northampton MA 01060

413 427 5670

PS; see Lindsay Sabadosa's excellent article in today's Gazette.  She speaks truly for us all!