I am writing to submit my comment on the inclusion of biomass in the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards.  I strongly oppose the inclusion of biomass for Massachusetts RPS and eligibility for subsidies, and particularly for woodburning biomass which is especially harmful. 

Tax payers should not be subsidizing an energy source that for its first 100 years of operation emits more greenhouse gases than coal, as well as releases harmful particulate matter into the atmosphere.  I live in Springfield, where a woodburning power plant is being proposed, and we cannot afford even worse air quality.  Our asthma rates are already very high.

Again I strongly oppose the inclusion of biomass in the Massachusetts RPS.

Sincerely,

Adam Ketchum

76 Breckwood Blvd.

Springfield MA, 01109