Laurie Burt, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department
of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Burt joined the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection as Commissioner in September 2007. Over the past18 months, her
efforts have been instrumental in elevating the Bay State’s leadership role on
environmental issues, most notably in the redevelopment of Brownfields sites and
the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. “Given our current economic
challenges, the next few years are critical for Massachusetts and the
nation—empowering consumers to be more energy efficient and to use ‘greener’
energy sources, helping people save money,” Commissioner Burt said. “The
‘greening’ of Brownfields provides an excellent opportunity to help our economy,
our communities and our environment. Every redevelopment project presents an
opportunity to promote smart-growth, by using existing infrastructure, and
investing in...
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