From: Ferd Wulkan <ferdwulkan@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:02 AM
To: RPS, DOER (ENE)
Subject: Comment on proposed changes re biomass
Dear Mr. Wassam,
I am writing to object to the
proposal to allow biomass power plants to burn a variety of wood fuels,
including whole trees, inconsistent with the Manomet definition of residues.
Massachusetts has been a
leader in taking steps to protect the environment and combat global
warming. But weakening the RPS regulations by eliminating efficiency
criteria for biomass power plants would be a big step
backwards. The 2012 Massachusetts RPS biomass rules were
developed based on the results of a scientific study and that science remains
unchanged.
Furthermore, extending the timeframe for biomass facilities to show a net reduction in GHG emissions relative to fossil fuel plants is irresponsible when climate scientists are telling us we have to cut GHG emissions dramatically and very quickly in order to prevent catastrophic climate change.
I urge you to abandon these
proposed changes to the RPS regulations that go counter to the spirit of our
state's leadership on climate matters.
Respectfully submitted,
Ferd Wulkan
38 Main Street
Montague, MA 01351