The law mandates that electricity distributors in the state procure that amount of capacity by 2027 through tender rounds set to begin next year.
“Massachusetts is always at the forefront of adopting innovative clean energy solutions, and this legislation will allow us to build on that legacy and embrace increased amounts of renewable energy, including hydropower,” said Baker, adding that it "has taken another major step towards providing residents and businesses with a cost-effective and reliable clean energy future.”
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