Healey Orders 10 GW Clean Energy Target by 2035
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- Maura Healey signed an executive order directing Massachusetts to develop 10 GW of new clean‑energy capacity and 5 GW of storage by 2035.
- Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is tasked with reviewing and expediting initiatives for solar, wind, storage, and demand‑reduction projects, and to partner with utilities on solar interconnection.
- Department of Public Utilities must review gas and oil storage capacity and coordinate with regional utilities and New England states on the role of the Everett Marine Terminal and other fuel assets.
- Rebecca Tepper said the targets will lower energy bills and give Massachusetts a competitive edge by building resources at fixed prices.
- Eversource welcomed the “all‑of‑the‑above” approach, saying it addresses supply constraints for affordable, reliable service.
- Acadia Center praised the order, noting that focusing on clean electricity, storage, grid connections, and demand‑side flexibility reduces reliance on volatile fossil‑fuel prices.
Why it matters: Households and businesses gain from the promised bill reductions and a more reliable grid, while natural‑gas pipeline advocates lose leverage as the state prioritizes clean electricity and storage over new fossil‑fuel capacity. The order also signals a shift away from expanding gas infrastructure, potentially curbing future price volatility for ratepayers.
