Northeast

Solar

Solar is not the culprit for Maine’s high utility bills, despite claims

As debate about net energy billing heats up, the numbers show the state’s solar incentive program is not to blame for rising power costs.

By Sarah Shemkus . 4 March 2025
Clean energy

Connecticut cities and towns push for greener, less-expensive power

Local leaders and energy advocates look to implement community choice aggregation to let municipalities negotiate lower electricity prices and more renewables.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 February 2025
Policy & regulation

Connecticut considers incentives to spur networked geothermal projects

A bill with broad stakeholder support would establish grants and loans for thermal energy networks, but some want more solid funding and mandated pilot projects.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 February 2025
Clean industry

States are moving forward with Buy Clean policies despite Trump reversal

New York, Washington, and other states are forming coalitions to cut carbon emissions from building materials even as the federal government bows out.

By Maria Gallucci . 20 February 2025
Clean energy

Housing developers will have a new green financing tool in New Hampshire

State lawmakers started the 2025 session with a rare bipartisan win, passing legislation to establish C-PACE loans.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2025
Geothermal

Networked geothermal advocates optimistic despite Massachusetts setback

Thermal energy networks are catching on in the state and around the country as a way to transition off gas and lower energy costs.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2025
Utilities

Colorado and Connecticut lowered utility bills by reining in lobbying

A handful of other states have introduced similar legislation with the aim of saving ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

By Akielly Hu . 13 February 2025
Offshore wind

NJ has given up on offshore wind for now. Who’s to blame?

Trump’s executive order helped grind New Jersey’s efforts to a halt, but rising costs, a lame-duck governor, and a congressman’s vendetta may have sealed the deal.

By Clare Fieseler . 11 February 2025
EV charging

Massachusetts AG calls out utilities for lackluster EV charging plans

A 2022 law requires Eversource and National Grid to offer a lower, off-peak electric vehicle charging rate, but critics say the proposals won’t save customers money.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 February 2025
Clean industry

Oatly wants to kick its gas habit. Will other food and beverage firms follow?

Factories that make processed foods need lots of heat — and most burn gas to supply it. Companies like Oatly are grappling with how to decarbonize instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 January 2025