From:                                         SLAWW Warner <slaww@hotmail.com>

Sent:                                           Friday, June 14, 2019 9:51 AM

To:                                               RPS, DOER (ENE)

Subject:                                     No biomass subsidies

 

Dear DOER, Green subsidies that come from our taxes should go to sources of energy that don't send particulate matter and greenhouse gases into our air. We simply can't afford more of this at this time for very obvious reasons. The independent Manomet study already shared with you why. The people of our state already shared that they don't want this through a petition to get a special question on our election ballot many years ago. If you must send subsidies to the forestry industry, please do so in the form of new job training and subsidies for individuals that will help us move away from this form of dirty, polluting and unnecessary industry. Our forests should be left to sequester carbon and heal the planet. They are just fine  - even better - without our help! We have a special resource and should conserve it wisely to help our planet and all of its beings heal. Thank you for recognizing the will of the people, the needs of the planet - and not only those who can afford to lobby behind closed doors. Lee Ann Warner, 55 Montague Road, Leverett MA 01054