“Today, Massachusetts has taken a giant step forward toward a clean energy future. This legislation will reduce electric bills, promote the development of renewable energy, and stimulate the clean energy industry that is taking root here in the Commonwealth��_” , Governor Deval Patrick as he signed the Green Communities Act in 2008.

Boston Herald in 2011 reveals a staggering $4 billion dollars in extra cost to Massachusetts ratepayers by the Green Communities Act.  Boston Herald November 10, 2011, “Martha Coakley: “Green’ act costs $4B.”