October 20, 2026 Environmental

How Massachusetts Is Changing Utility Siting and Permitting

Across the United States, utility developers are navigating a permitting landscape in transition. As states work to modernize the grid, expand transmission infrastructure and advance clean energy goals, many are reevaluating how major energy projects move from planning to construction. While these efforts often aim to streamline permitting and accelerate deployment, they are also placing greater emphasis on transparency, public participation, and impacts on communities with existing environmental and public health burdens.