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Energy Facilities Siting Board

Policy Area

Energy and Environmental Affairs

Purpose

to license the construction of major energy infrastructure in Massachusetts, including large power plants, electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines and natural gas storage facilities

Seat Restrictions

Term Limit: 2 | Term Length: Coterminous

Compensation

$100 per diem of service

Legal Authority

M.G.L. Chapter 164, § 69H, as amended by Section 60 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024.
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Energy Facilities Siting Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Mr. Joseph BonfiglioPublic Seat (Labor)Governor-
Michael CahillPublic Seat (MA Association of Regional Planning Agencies)Governor-
Mark EllsPublic Seat (MA Municipal Association)Governor-
Robbie GoldsteinCommissioner, Department of Public HealthEx Officio-
Doug GutroSecretary, Economic Development (or designee)Ex Officio-
Bonnie HeipleCommissioner, Department of Environmental ProtectionEx Officio-
Elizabeth MahonyCommissioner, Department of Energy ResourcesEx Officio-
Jeremy McDiarmidDepartment of Public Utilities (Co-Chair)Ex Officio-
Tom O’sheaCommissioner, Department of Fish and GameEx Officio-
Rebecca TepperSecretary, Energy and Environmental Affairs (Co-Chair)Ex Officio-
David WeedenPublic Seat (Environmental Justice and Indigenous Sovereignty)Governor-