An Act allowing municipalities to reasonably regulate solar siting

This bill allows Massachusetts municipalities to create zoning rules that regulate where solar energy systems are installed, particularly for commercial and non-residential projects. While it maintains a ban on completely prohibiting residential solar panels unless public safety is at risk, it gives local governments the authority to manage commercial solar sites to protect forests, farms, wetlands, and overall neighborhood compatibility. The law ensures that local regulations must be reasonable and cannot unreasonably restrict solar development, balancing local planning needs with the state's renewable energy goals.