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Vermont gas utility sees geothermal as a part of its carbon-cutting portfolio

Vermont Gas Systems is seeking possible sites for its first networked geothermal project, in which multiple buildings would be connected to a system that provides emission-free heating and cooling via underground pipes.

By Lisa Prevost . 8 February 2023
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Bronx residents got rid of their gas stoves. Their air quality markedly improved.

In a pilot program at the New York City Housing Authority, households with induction stoves showed a 35% decrease in nitrogen dioxide and a nearly 43% difference in carbon monoxide.

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY . 1 February 2023
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Tourism boosters worry lack of public EV charging could hurt New Hampshire

A bill in the state Senate would address barriers to installing charging stations, as tourism groups warn the state faces stiff competition from Maine and Vermont.

By Lisa Prevost . 1 February 2023
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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 . 1 February 2023
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Coal ash crackdown continues as EPA denies extensions for six power plants

The move signals the agency’s commitment to enforce 2015 federal rules that had been widely flaunted by companies and ignored by regulators.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 January 2023
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In N.H., frustrations and finger-pointing as Dems try again on climate legislation

As New Hampshire’s legislative session begins, Democratic lawmakers and their allies blame Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and his party for failing to act on clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 January 2023
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Connecticut homeowner associations can no longer block solar installations

The provision was added to the 35-page Connecticut Clean Air Act before it was approved by lawmakers last session. Associations may still adopt rules on the size and placement of solar installations.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 January 2023
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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 . 12 January 2023
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Solar program aims to cut energy costs for lower-income Rhode Island residents

The New England state recently issued a request for proposals from solar companies to partner on a program that will lease and install solar equipment on homes owned by low- to moderate-income residents.

By Lisa Prevost . 10 January 2023
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R.I. must accelerate transportation emission cuts to hit 2030 target, advocates say

A growing number of advocates are calling on Rhode Island to get more aggressive about investing in mass transit and other transportation emissions mitigation measures in order to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas goal.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 January 2023