Shutesbury

Solar project near Amherst-Pelham border calls for significant tree clearing

  “A significant number of trees on 102 acres off Shutesbury Road in Amherst near the Pelham border would be removed to make way for a 9.35-megawatt solar project and accompanying battery energy storage system. With a project footprint of over 41 acres spread over three parcels for the development proposed by PureSky Energy, formerly … [Read more…]

My Turn by Dan Winslow: Wrongly blocking solar in Shutesbury

  “The good news is that Massachusetts state law prioritizes the development of solar energy facilities by zoning protections that limit undue interference by local governments. The better news is that Massachusetts has more than enough potential solar energy to support the decarbonization requirements required by state law. The bad news? Some local governments are … [Read more…]