Power plant proposed in Greenfield

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Greenfield moved one step closer to getting a wood burning power plant. The 250 million dollar wood-burning power plant proposed for Greenfield cleared its first environmental hurdle Wednesday.

The state ruled that no broader review is required under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. Pioneer Renewable Energy LLC of Cambridge wants to build the 47-megawatt plant on land adjacent to the Greenfield Industrial Park.

The project is still subject to town and state reviews and permitting processes.