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In Cambridge, efficiency ‘concierge’ will help large buildings cut energy use
The energy conservation program is a partnership between the Massachusetts city and utility company Eversource.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Farms can harvest energy and food from same fields
A new study notes that grazing animals and many vegetable crops can benefit from the partial shade underneath solar arrays.By ClimateWire .
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This Boston startup wants to take the noise — and emissions — out of boating
Flux Marine recently won a $10,000 prize as part of this year’s Cleantech Open Northeast competition.By Sarah Shemkus .
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How much credit does RGGI deserve for the Northeast’s progress on emissions?
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative supporters acknowledge other factors but say the program is an important piece.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts city considers requiring climate warnings on gasoline pumps
Cambridge could be the first city in the country to require the labels but would likely face lawsuits from oil interests.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Public-private partnership opens door to electric car-sharing in Massachusetts
The collaboration, which also includes installing public charging stations, aims to make electric transportation more accessible.By Sarah Shemkus .
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In Massachusetts, debate emerges over where to build new solar projects
A proposal would shrink state subsidies for solar developments on previously undeveloped “greenfield” sites.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Offshore wind delays highlight increasing challenge to Massachusetts' climate goals
One of America's leading carbon cutters faces a series of hurdles that threaten to undermine its ability to slash emissions further.By ClimateWire .
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Cap and trade for transportation must consider environmental justice, advocates say
As details emerge a program to curb transportation emissions in the Northeast, advocates want disadvantaged communities involved in the process.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts advocates share plan to expand solar for low-income residents
A state solar incentive program hasn’t done enough to spur development in disadvantaged communities, critics say.By Sarah Shemkus .
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