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Vermont city considers mandatory weatherization for apartment buildings

A proposal to require rental property owners to weatherize apartments received unanimous support at its first reading and is expected to be adopted Monday by the City Council despite concerns about cost and workforce.

By David Thill . 22 March 2021
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Rhode Island regulators review plan for connecting offshore wind farm to grid

Ørsted North America and Eversource are seeking permission to build 23 miles of undersea cable and one mile of onshore transmission that would connect the planned Revolution Wind project to the grid.

By Lisa Prevost . 19 March 2021
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Activists press Connecticut lawmakers for equity on transportation emissions

A bill authorizing the state to join the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative is facing criticism from several groups that want to see more money earmarked for projects in polluted and underserved communities.

By Lisa Prevost . 10 March 2021
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Massachusetts looks to cut emissions from its aging and iconic housing type

A recent design competition solicited ideas for retrofitting the state’s triple-decker apartment buildings, many of which still sport drafty windows, oil-burning heating systems, and little or no insulation.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 March 2021
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In New England, efforts underway to boot gas-powered cars

A panelist of transportation experts discusses the introduction of electric vehicles in southern New England and internationally.

By Grace Kelly . 8 March 2021
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In Massachusetts, utility’s community solar plan leaves developers skeptical

National Grid wants to enlist developers to build enough projects to serve 20,000 low-income customers, but the industry says the arrangement benefits the utility too much.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 March 2021
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Connecticut solar developers enlist sheep to cut grass and ease tensions

Several projects before the state’s siting board propose integrating sheep grazing with photovoltaic installations.

By Lisa Prevost . 3 March 2021
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Rhode Island Act On Climate bill calls for 'real and enforceable' goals

The most controversial part of the updated legislation is a provision that makes emission reduction targets legally enforceable by allowing citizen lawsuits.

By Tim Faulkner . 3 March 2021
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Massachusetts groups back expanded carbon tax with focus on equity

A proposal in the Massachusetts legislature would charge a carbon tax on transportation and heating fuel to fund “green dividends” and local climate projects.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 March 2021
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As wind industry goes big, this New England startup looks to shrink turbines

Skyscraper-high blades are increasingly standard on wind farms, but Pecos Wind Power thinks its small, distributed turbines will be a better fit in Vermont.

By David Thill . 1 March 2021