Register for Part II of the Western Mass Solar Forum!
For more information, visit ag.umass.edu/solarforum,
or click here to register.The Western Massachusetts Solar Forum is a series of public discussions and information-sharing sessions regarding the opportunities and challenges associated with solar photovoltaic (PV) development and installation in Western Massachusetts. Part I of the Forum was held in the fall of 2023.

Part II will be held on June 4, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm, and will focus on the recent recommendations from the Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting and their implications for Western Massachusetts communities. For more information, visit
ag.umass.edu/solarforum, or click here to register.

Please contact us with any questions at solarforum@umass.edu.

Background
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a national leader in solar installations per capita…and has set ambitious goals for additional development to meet renewable energy targets for 2030 and 2050. Increasing solar capacity is necessary to meet climate goals and has the potential to provide significant economic benefits to state residents. However, solar development and installation can conflict with other state and local goals, including land preservation, wildlife conservation, local food production, and environmental and social equity. UMass Clean Energy Extension is working with members of the Western Massachusetts state delegation (State Senator Jo Comerford and State Representative Mindy Domb), to plan Part II of the Forum.