Public Meeting Notice  Board Meetings: Proposed Rulemaking EFSB 25-10

January 8, 2026 CANCELED:  Thank you for attending the Board meeting. Note that the meeting has adjourned and there will be no continuation on January 8.

The Energy Facilities Siting Board (“Siting Board”) will conduct a public meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and Thursday January 8, 2026 as needed, to consider draft regulations implementing the siting and permitting reforms from An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers, St. 2024, c. 239 (the “2024 Climate Act”). 

The Open Meeting Law Agenda Notice for these Board meetings is now available through the following link.  

The full Notice for these Board Meetings is now available through the following link.

The Siting Board will deliberate on chapters: 980 CMR 1.00, 2.00, 13.00, 14.00, 16.00, and 17.00, and proposed repeals of 980 CMR 4.00, 5.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, and 11.00. The Siting Board will hear public comment as time allows. The Siting Board will not vote on the draft final regulations at this meeting.  Draft final regulations and guidance documents will be posted on the following website. 

The Siting Board will accept written comments on the draft final regulations and guidance. Written comments are due Friday, January 9, 2026. Written comments should be filed with dpu.efiling@mass.gov, and reference docket number EFSB 25-10.

In-person meeting location: One South Station, Boston, MA 02110, 3rd floor, Large Hearing Room. Building security requires a government-issued photo ID. Nearby transit station: South Station (Red Line).

Remote attendees: join by using the available link from a computer, tablet, or smart device. For audio-only participation attendees can dial in at (646) 558-8656 (not a toll-free number) and then enter the Webinar ID: 854-5748-2756.

A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Siting Board's YouTube Channel.