Massachusetts
Food and farms
These cranberry bogs come with a side of solar
Two Massachusetts projects are the nation’s first to grow cranberries beneath solar panels, in another example of how agriculture and clean energy can coexist.
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Batteries
Massachusetts sets big battery goals — and the policies to back them up
Energy storage is taking off as the state moves to make development easier and more profitable, but the horizon isn’t all clear for the sector.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Energy efficiency
Massachusetts bill could hinder push to weatherize lower-income homes
The measure would add paperwork for some residents while leaving the rules unchanged for others, as legislators question how the state targets efficiency benefits.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Marine transport
Massachusetts startup floats a versatile new solar boat
Longtime EV pioneer James Worden turns his vision to the water, with sun-and-battery-powered vessels customizable for ferry routes, tourist cruises, and water taxis.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Heat pumps
Massachusetts ups winter energy discounts for homes with heat pumps
It’s the only state that makes big utilities offer lower seasonal rates for heat pump owners, in an effort to boost adoption and create a fairer system.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Hydropower
Mass. utilities and Hydro-Quebec sue each other over missing hydropower
A new power line failed to deliver promised hydroelectricity for 12 days this winter. Utilities want compensation — but Hydro-Québec says it’s the one who’s owed.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Geothermal
Dig Energy completes first project with novel geothermal drilling tech
The firm just wrapped work on a heating and cooling system for a Boston office. It says its rig makes drilling cheaper, quieter, and less water-intensive.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Geothermal
Boston explores sea- and river-source heat pumps for big buildings
The city is testing the waters with three projects that will use thermal energy in Boston Harbor and the Charles and Mystic rivers for heating and cooling needs.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Energy efficiency
Massachusetts embraces backyard homes as housing and climate solution
The state needs more housing, fast. ADUs offer a path forward — and their compact, sometimes all-electric designs offer lower energy bills and carbon emissions.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Nuclear
‘It’ll take more’: CFS nets another $1B to chase nuclear fusion dream
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has now raised a total of $4B to commercialize its nuclear fusion technology. It aims to bring its pilot reactor online next year.By Alexander C. Kaufman .
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Electric vehicles
Solar-powered EV carshare pilot launches in Massachusetts
The aim? To expand access to electric vehicles among lower-income residents of Massachusetts, which has big EV dreams as it tries to decarbonize.By Sarah Shemkus .
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