How are Massachusetts authorities working with National Grid to advance solar energy in the Commonwealth?
The state of Massachusetts has set strident solar goals in the Commonwealth. The July 2008 Green Communities Act set an aggressive renewable portfolio standard (RPS) of 25% by 2020, which means that power providers for the state will need to provide up to 25% of its electrical load from renewable energy by 2020. In addition, the law allows utilities to install up to 50 megawatts of solar generation. Governor Deval Patrick subsequently set a goal to install 250 MW of solar power by 2017. National Grid hopes to partner with the Commonwealth in meeting these aggressive targets.
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