SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations Commission voted unanimously to adopt an official Environmental Justice Resolution at the May 24, 2022 meeting. Environmental Justice (EJ) has become a major focus for the utility industry as new initiatives at the local, state, and federal level are driving the need for equitable access and engagement for underserved customers.
SELCO’s role as a community leader is built on our commitment to working cooperatively with diverse stakeholder groups for the overall benefit of our customers. We seek to have a positive economic, social, and environmental impact within our community through good corporate citizenship and a focus on environmental justice issues. It is in this spirit that the SELCO Commission voted to adopt an official Environmental Justice Resolution.
Environmental Justice is based on the principle that all people have a right to be protected from environmental hazards and to live in and enjoy a clean and healthful environment. EJ is the equal protection and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits.
SELCO’s Environmental Justice Resolution, along with information on other social and environmental sustainability activities and policies, can be found online at SELCO.ShrewsburyMA.gov/sustainability. SELCO is a community owned and operated utility serving Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. SELCO provides high-quality electric, cable, telephone, and internet services at competitive prices to residential and commercial customers within the Town of Shrewsbury