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Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells

The federal government has pledged billions to plug thousands of abandoned oil wells around the country, but many hurdles remain.

By Will Peischel . 29 September 2023
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What do Orsted’s financial problems mean for Rhode Island’s stake in offshore wind?

An earnings preview and rating agency downgrade cast doubt on the Danish offshore wind developer’s long range plans.

By Nancy Lavin . 11 September 2023
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Delaware eyes its first offshore wind target, but trouble looms

The state illustrates the challenges facing the Biden administration as it pushes for a build-out of offshore wind on the East Coast.

By Heather Richards . 23 August 2023
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Northeast grid operator weighs first environmental justice position

The role could serve as a bridge between ISO New England and the communities it serves as the region transitions to cleaner energy resources, state officials say.

By Miranda Willson . 7 August 2023
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More Massachusetts cities seek to ban gas, citing lack of diversity in pilot and urgency of climate crisis

A state pilot program that allows 10 communities to enact prohibitions on gas hookups should be expanded to allow more cities and towns to participate, advocates say.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 August 2023
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Making Maine’s next generation of housing fossil-free — and affordable

Maine has a unique opportunity to tackle its housing crisis and the climate crisis at the same time, advocates say, but it will need to be careful to manage costs and balance priorities.

By Annie Ropeik . 2 August 2023
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Vermont wants to win over the state’s biggest gas-guzzlers with new EV incentives

Electric vehicles have barely made a dent in gas consumption, but state and local officials hope to change that by targeting long-distance commuters and drivers with older vehicles.

By Lisa Prevost . 27 July 2023
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It’s cheaper to cut down trees than build solar on rooftops. Can Massachusetts change that?

A bill supported by environmental and clean energy groups would adjust Massachusetts’ solar incentives to make rooftop, parking lot, and other projects on developed sites more financially feasible.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 July 2023
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Connecticut mapping tool aims to bring visibility to environmental justice communities

The University of Connecticut and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection unveiled a tool to visualize pollution exposure, health disparities, and other socioeconomic factors.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 July 2023
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As N.H. sets out to gauge energy efficiency awareness, some say education isn’t enough

New Hampshire's Energy Department wants to see what residents know about energy efficiency and how state programs can help them save on energy bills.

By Hadley Barndollar . 12 July 2023

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Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells

What do Orsted’s financial problems mean for Rhode Island’s stake in offshore wind?

Delaware eyes its first offshore wind target, but trouble looms

Northeast grid operator weighs first environmental justice position

More Massachusetts cities seek to ban gas, citing lack of diversity in pilot and urgency of climate crisis

Making Maine’s next generation of housing fossil-free — and affordable

Vermont wants to win over the state’s biggest gas-guzzlers with new EV incentives

It’s cheaper to cut down trees than build solar on rooftops. Can Massachusetts change that?

Connecticut mapping tool aims to bring visibility to environmental justice communities

As N.H. sets out to gauge energy efficiency awareness, some say education isn’t enough