Northeast

Offshore wind

Tax credit cuts in Trump’s megabill imperil two fully approved wind farms

The “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes rollbacks of clean energy incentives that at least two offshore wind projects rely on to pencil out financially, analysts say.

By Clare Fieseler . 8 July 2025
Clean energy

A heat wave hit New England's grid. Clean energy saved the day.

On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of dollars.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 July 2025
Wind

Is wind power finally coming to Maine’s remote north?

After more than a decade of fits and starts, developers are forming new plans for onshore wind and transmission lines to connect it to the New England grid.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 July 2025
Offshore wind

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Called “traitors” at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishermen are also working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

By Clare Fieseler . 30 June 2025
Energy storage

The Northeast just faced record heat. Batteries could’ve helped.

Grid storage can keep fossil fuel peaker plants dormant and prevent demand-induced outages like the Northeast saw this week.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 27 June 2025
Solar

Massachusetts solar incentives bolster industry facing federal cuts

State officials unveiled a new iteration of the SMART solar incentives, which could help the state’s solar businesses survive the repeal of federal tax credits.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 June 2025
Fossil fuels

New Yorkers to stop paying for other people’s gas hookups under new bill

For decades, utility customers in the state paid the costs of connecting new buildings to nearby gas lines. Legislators just passed a bill to end the practice.

By Alison F. Takemura . 25 June 2025
Solar

Bill in Maine could threaten community solar, driving away developers

The legislation would impose monthly fees on community solar operators, changing the rules for existing projects and making the state a “pariah” for investors.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 June 2025
Policy & regulation

A proposal for a Massachusetts wood-burning plant is back from the dead

Springfield residents thought they had defeated a plan to burn wood waste for energy that would greatly worsen air quality. Now they’re gearing up for another fight.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 June 2025
Green steel

Boston Metal forges path to commercialization for green steel process

Amid industry setbacks and federal funding losses, the company, which makes green steel without burning fossil fuels, has a robust plan for moving ahead.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 June 2025