MAHB submits recommendations to state agencies on the regulation, siting, and public health considerations of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Massachusetts.
MAHB Comments on DEP/DOER Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Guidance
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UPDATED: MAHB Guidance on the Effects of SAPHE 2.0 on Local Public Health
MAHB SAPHE 2.0 Guidance Document - 8-6-25 On November 20, 2024, Governor Healey signed the Economic Development Bill into law, which included the State Action for Public Health Excellence legislation, commonly known as SAPHE 2.0 (pronounced “safe”). Amending G.L. c....