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

 

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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.

 

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