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As N.H. lawmakers and utilities embrace renewable natural gas, environmental groups raise concerns

Environmentalists say renewable natural gas is costly and limited, and that it can be used to justify building and maintaining fossil fuel infrastructure.

By Amanda Gokee . 20 April 2022
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New Hampshire legislation aims to preempt state’s net-metering study

A pair of Republican-sponsored bills would slash the state’s net metering rates for utility customers who generate their own power, ahead of the release of a years-long study designed to determine a fair rate.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 April 2022
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Maine network mentors activists working on clean energy transition

A Mount Desert Island climate group launches an effort to foster knowledge-sharing among local activists statewide.

By Marina Schauffler . 15 April 2022
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Does the nation’s first CO2 cap and trade system work?

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has become a flashpoint across the Northeast, with lawmakers in two states vowing to exit the program and environmental advocates calling to reform it.

By Miranda Willson . 6 April 2022
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Massachusetts apartment retrofit offers model for multifamily energy savings

The owners of a Fall River apartment complex spent two years tightening building envelopes, replacing heating and cooling systems, and installing rooftop solar panels. Now, they hope to replicate the success elsewhere.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 April 2022
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Connecticut solar developer expands lawsuit against offshore wind projects

Thomas Melone sued federal agencies last July for approving Vineyard Wind, the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. He recently expanded the case to include another project, South Fork Wind.

By Lisa Prevost . 1 April 2022
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Connecticut regulators move to end subsidies for new natural gas hookups

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority said a program meant to help Connecticut residents and businesses switch from oil to natural gas has not met targets and no longer aligns with the state’s climate goals.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 March 2022
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Solar sales tactic complaints renew proposed legislation in Connecticut

The state Department of Consumer Protection receives about one complaint per week related to solar companies. Some say that warrants more regulation, but the industry says the proposal is overly broad and not practical.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 March 2022
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Massachusetts program pairs equity, clean transit

Plus: Rhode Island’s governor seeks more offshore wind, Pittsburgh leaders look to diversify clean energy workforce

By Bridget Reed Morawski . 21 March 2022
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Massachusetts program funds strategies pairing equity and clean transportation

$5 million in state grants will help expand use of e-bikes, electric taxis and other zero-emissions transportation.

By Sarah Shemkus . 21 March 2022