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Virginia should look to Maryland for electric vehicle policy, report says

A Charlottesville nonprofit group says point-of-sale rebates and inventory requirements for dealers could help the commonwealth catch up with its neighbor.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 18 November 2020
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Massachusetts drivers are starting to buy electric cars again

A state incentive program just saw its best two months since the coronavirus pandemic halted most car sales this spring.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 November 2020
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Scaled back solar farm still a threat to watershed, Connecticut group says

The 15-megawatt project would clear up to 75 acres of forest between two brooks that feed the Niantic River.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 November 2020
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Maine could show the way on overcoming rural obstacles to electric vehicles

With the gasoline era coming to a close, how can a rural, aging and economically challenged state navigate a path to electrified transportation?

By Marina Schauffler . 8 November 2020
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Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades

The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say.

By David Thill . 6 November 2020
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Three state legislative battles could swing zero-carbon energy plans

Voters could flip legislatures in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, potentially opening the door to more aggressive climate policy.

By EnergyWire . 3 November 2020
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Start-up bets on new model for putting electric school buses on the road

Highland Electric Transportation has partnered with a Massachusetts city to provide electric school buses without the upfront costs or maintenance hassles.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 November 2020
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Will transmission constraints hinder Maine’s clean energy transition?

State officials and renewable developers say expanded transmission capacity will be needed to meet energy targets.

By David Thill . 29 October 2020
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Mold, asbestos may put Connecticut weatherization goal out of reach

State leaders are looking for funding sources for remediation work that needs to happen before many energy efficiency upgrades can be completed.

By Lisa Prevost . 29 October 2020
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'Streets are for people': Boston reflects on the role of roadways after COVID-19

Quick changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak are changing thinking about how public streets are used.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 October 2020