Massachusetts town stalls committee that could shape future solar and battery projects

Massachusetts town stalls committee that could shape future solar and battery projects

Southwick's Select Board has postponed a decision on whether to create a committee to draft a green energy systems bylaw — a move that could shape how, if at all, future solar and battery projects move forward in the Massachusetts town. The delay is about more than committee logistics. Because Southwick's current zoning bylaws do not address battery energy storage systems, postponing the committee could also slow the town's ability to set clear …