SECTION 1. Section 11F of Chapter 25A of the General Law, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by adding after subsection (i) the following new subsection:
(j) A new renewable energy generating source that begins commercial operation after July 31, 2021, or an existing facility that increases its generating capacity after July 31, 2021, shall not qualify as a “Class I” renewable generating source if: (1) it is located within a distance of 5 miles of a neighborhood that is defined as an environmental justice population pursuant to Section 62 of chapter 30 of the General Laws, and, (2) the operation of the renewable energy generating source to produce energy causes the release of air pollutants.
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