Massachusetts recently approved a pilot program that will allow ten communities to ban the installation of fossil fuel lines and related infrastructure in new buildings moving forward. Nine communities have already been selected, so only one available slot remains. But it was announced last week that Boston would not be approved for such a ban and the available slot will need to be given to another community. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said that it “breaks her heart” that her city won’t be able to participate. The reason being given is that Boston’s situation is “too complex” to support such a ban and the city is too “electrically similar” to other communities for it to be practical. But something tells me there’s more to the story than that. (Boston Globe)Read More
Boston Bails on Fossil Fuel Ban in New Buildings
