Law360, New York (July 03, 2008, 12:00 AM ET) -- The governor of Massachusetts has signed off on a law that would include provisions to develop and use green energy measures, with a goal of meeting at least 25% of the state's electricity needs through energy efficiency and 20% through renewable and alternative energy generation by 2020.
The Green Communities Act was signed by Gov. Deval Patrick on July 2 after winning unanimous approval in the Massachusetts Congress.
The act requires utility companies to enter into 10-to-15-year contracts with renewable energy developers to help obtain financing...