The MIT Renewable Energy Clinic was recently featured by the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), highlighting how DUSP students are helping local officials update solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) while preserving the Town’s rural and agricultural character.
Through meetings with residents, research support, mediation assistance, and public education, the Clinic team has helped facilitate discussions on possible community benefits for future solar and BESS projects, including safety, environmental impacts, aesthetics, infrastructure, and community priorities.
The article emphasized the importance of collaborative planning and a community-centered approach as municipalities across the Commonwealth work to address renewable energy siting and permitting challenges.
Read more: https://www.mma.org/plainfield-partners-with-mit-to-address-clean-energy-zoning/
