On October 13th, Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would significantly enhance the support provided by Massachusetts for the development of offshore wind energy generation.
His bill proposes that the state...more
Recently, the ocean east of Block Island and south of Martha’s Vineyard has seen a “gold rush” of interest as a location for future offshore wind farms. Would be wind farm developers are bidding aggressively in federal...more
A law recently enacted by the Massachusetts legislature and signed by Governor Charlie Baker will increase the use of renewable fuels to produce electricity, allow the development of more offshore wind farms, enable more...more
State-by-state legalization of the medical and recreational use of marijuana is creating a new industry in the U.S. that has the potential to rival our largest businesses. However, the growth of this new industry comes at a...more
Massachusetts lawmakers have returned from summer recess and are preparing to tackle a robust legislative agenda this fall. Legislators will meet formally through the third Wednesday in November, at which point formal...more
9/15/2017
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Criminal Justice Reform ,
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Governor Baker ,
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Paid Family Leave Law ,
Renewable Energy ,
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State and Local Government ,
State Budgets ,
Wage and Hour
Massachusetts lawmakers have returned from summer recess and are preparing to tackle a robust legislative agenda this fall. Legislators will meet formally through the third Wednesday in November, at which point formal...more
On Monday, July 17th, Governor Charlie Baker signed a budget for FY2018 that includes $39.4 billion in spending. This comes ten days after the Legislature approved a state budget with a $40.2 billion bottom line. The Senate...more
The Massachusetts Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change is hosting hearings across the Commonwealth to gather input on clean energy and climate change. Launched by Senate President Pro Tempore Marc R. Pacheco...more
Earlier this year, Massachusetts passed legislation that will require the state’s distribution utilities to purchase carbon-free electricity from hydropower and on and offshore wind farms under long-term contracts for up to...more
After closing the book on the formal sessions in July, Massachusetts lawmakers have turned their attention to the November election. The Senate and House of Representatives convene in informal sessions for the remainder of...more
10/4/2016
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Energy Sector ,
Gaming ,
Health Care Providers ,
Hospitals ,
PACE ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Presidential Elections ,
Solar Energy ,
State Budgets ,
Tax Exemptions
Last Sunday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a compromise energy bill to significantly increase electricity produced by renewable energy sources. The state’s utilities will be required to purchase power from on and...more
8/8/2016
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Dams ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Hydropower ,
Natural Gas ,
New Legislation ,
Offshore Wind ,
Pipelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
Repairs ,
State and Local Government ,
Waste-to-Energy ,
Wind Power
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Late Sunday night, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a compromise energy bill that will significantly increase electricity produced by offshore wind, hydropower and other renewable energy sources. The...more
On April 11, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a solar energy bill into law that increases the statewide limits on the amount of solar capacity that will qualify for net metering, but also lowers the value of...more
On Thursday, September 10, The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) hosted its third annual Legislative Roundup. The event brought together clean energy advocates and technology developers from around the Northeast to...more
9/18/2015
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Community Shared Solar ,
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Governor Baker ,
Governor LePage ,
Green Banks ,
Hydropower ,
Natural Gas ,
Net Metering ,
New Legislation ,
PACE ,
Public Utilities Commission ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Energy Incentives ,
Renewable Portfolio Standards ,
RGGI ,
Solar Energy ,
State Budgets ,
Tax Credits
On August 24, President Obama directed the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to allow homeowners to purchase and refinance properties with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans when those loans are subordinated to an...more
9/3/2015
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Clean Energy ,
Draft Guidance ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
FHFA ,
Financing ,
HUD ,
Loans ,
Mortgage Insurance ,
Obama Administration ,
PACE ,
Property Tax ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy
In late July, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a ruling to help ISO-New England more effectively manage congestion on its grid due to growing renewable energy generation. Due to the intermittent nature...more
On Tuesday, June 2, New England Economic Partnership, The Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and the Brandeis International Business School held a conference at the Boston Federal Reserve titled “Building the Backbone of...more
On Tuesday May 5th, members of state government, clean energy advocates, and business representatives assembled at the Massachusetts State House for the New England Clean Energy Council’s (NECEC’s) fourth annual Clean Energy...more
The last several months witnessed a flurry of activity on Beacon Hill: Governor Deval Patrick inked a number of bills as the two-year legislative session drew to an official end, and his successor, Governor Charlie Baker, has...more
With the passage of HB 4385/SB 2214 early last month, Massachusetts has joined New Hampshire and Wisconsin as the only states to provide incentives for the use of clean, renewable fuels to heat and cool buildings. Signed into...more
The American solar photovoltaic (PV) industry has grown tremendously in recent years. In 2012, more than 3,300 MW of solar power were installed throughout the United States, with a record 1,300 MW installed in the last three...more
In the January edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more
1/9/2013
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China ,
Clean Tech ,
Fiscal Cliff ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Offshore Wind ,
Production Tax Credit ,
REIT ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
In the December edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more