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Developer says burying power line through Maine woods is not practical
Critics, including the U.S. EPA, say alternatives such as burying all or part of the line have not been fully explored.By Bill Opalka .
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Activists say Massachusetts incentives not enough to spur low-income solar
Among the barriers: privacy protections that make it hard to site projects that qualify for low-income incentives.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts considers net-zero standard for new buildings
Some builders question whether the standard is the best one for reducing emissions from the state’s buildings.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Utility merger throws a 'curveball' to Massachusetts solar developers
Critics are concerned that a planned change to Massachusetts' solar incentive program will disproportionately benefit the western part of the state and make development of projects in low-income neighborhoods even more challenging.By Sarah Shemkus .
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At Northeast universities, new programs aim to fill gaps in clean energy workforce
The University of Connecticut is already expanding its newly-launched energy systems training program amid a shortage of energy workers in the state.By Sujata Srinivasan .
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Can batteries reduce emissions? It depends on the grid
Energy storage has clear benefits, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions isn’t fully clear.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts bill would restore net metering rate for community solar
Supporters of the legislation say it’s unfair to low-income communities to offer smaller payments for community solar.By Sarah Shemkus .
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In Northeast, more research needed on offshore wind’s impact on fishing
A new alliance seeks to collect and share information on the relationships between fisheries and wind development.By Meg Dalton .
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Massachusetts bill would require home energy efficiency scorecard before sales
The mandatory energy assessments would include factors like lighting, heating, insulation, doors, and windows.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts bill would free local retirement systems to divest from fossil fuels
The legislation stems from a 2017 dispute over divestment between state regulators and a city retirement system.By Sarah Shemkus .
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