Massachusetts
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Heating and cooking aren’t the only sources of building emissions
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, advocates and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to “embodied carbon” contained in building materials.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts prepares to launch new electric vehicle rebates early this summer
State officials have blamed funding and logistical obstacles for delaying the rollout of the new incentives that were created as part of a 2022 state climate law.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts group seeks on-ramp to electric vehicle industry for Black-owned businesses
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts has held three events to highlight opportunities for Black-owned companies to grow their business by installing or servicing electric vehicle chargers, reselling equipment, and offering charging services.By Sarah Shemkus .
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After five years of bureaucratic limbo, Cape Cod clean energy program finally comes to fruition
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Offering will provide a mix of solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage to 100 low- and middle-income households in the region.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts heat pump installer network has momentum in second year
The state program has trained hundreds of technicians to install heat pumps, exceeding projections for its first year. The network will need to continue to grow in order to help the state meet its 2050 net-zero goal.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts energy efficiency programs should shift focus to emissions, critics say
The state has long been a leader in energy conservation, but climate advocates say the successful Mass Save program now needs a reset that will help it accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.By Sarah Shemkus .
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In Maine, coalition works to make sure organized labor has role in offshore wind
A group of environmental and labor organizations want a state offshore wind advisory committee in its final plan to include more specific language recommending project labor and labor peace agreements.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Massachusetts climate advocates say the fight over renewable gas isn’t over yet
A decision by state regulators last month was a setback for renewable natural gas, but environmental advocates say it left the door open for future attempts to promote captured methane as a climate solution, despite its drawbacks.By Sarah Shemkus .
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In Connecticut, frustration grows over lack of access to Canadian hydropower
Stalled and contested transmission line projects have prevented New England from tapping into greater amounts of hydropower. Some officials and advocates say better collaboration among states is critical.By Lisa Prevost .
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Advocates say Massachusetts clean heat policy needs focus on heat pumps, equity
Climate groups warn that a clean heat performance standard under development by state officials could slow the transition from fossil fuels if it allows too much compliance through hydrogen and renewable natural gas.By Sarah Shemkus .
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