Lawmakers inundated with testimony on state’s energy mix

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Charlie Baker opened the door on Tuesday to including off-shore wind in his immediate energy plans if projects can prove competitive on pricing, prodding lawmakers to act with urgency this fall on two of his initiatives intended facilitate the solar industry and bring large-scale hydroelectric power to Massachusetts.
House and Senate lawmakers are working to update the state's energy laws this session in order to diversify the state's energy mix to meet carbon emission reduction goals while also controlling costs and meeting demand during peak seasons.