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Last week the Mass. House of Representatives voted 150-2 in favor of a bill that would severely restrict the solar industry that is greening up our energy grid and creating jobs for thousands of Massachusetts residents. The bill would reduce access to the benefits of solar, making it harder for renters, low-income communities, and families whose roofs aren’t suitable for solar panels to power their homes with clean energy. I am proud that our State Rep. Denise Provost is one of the 2 that voted against this terrible bill and disappointed that others did not join our State Rep. in helping everyone achieve greener energy.

Thank you,

Victoria Gasidlo
Somerville