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
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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Hospitals ,
PACE ,
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Presidential Elections ,
Solar Energy ,
State Budgets ,
Tax Exemptions
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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Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Energy Policy ,
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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 ,
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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
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 ,
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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