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Vermont Gas sees growing demand and potential for renewable natural gas

Vermont’s only gas utility wants to offer more RNG to customers in response to demand for decarbonization.

By Jonathan Mingle . 19 November 2019
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Rhode Island development pairs affordable housing with net-zero design

Developers of five new Providence homes aim to reduce residents’ long-term costs by eliminating their utility bills.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 November 2019
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Vermont launches electric school bus pilot with Volkswagen settlement funds

A two-year program will test whether electric buses can handle Vermont’s rural roads while saving schools money.

By Jonathan Mingle . 15 November 2019
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Can Northeast transportation plan balance urban and rural concerns?

Advocates say the Transportation Climate Initiative can — and must — spread benefits to less populated areas.

By Marie Cusick . 14 November 2019
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In Cambridge, efficiency ‘concierge’ will help large buildings cut energy use

The energy conservation program is a partnership between the Massachusetts city and utility company Eversource.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 November 2019
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Farms can harvest energy and food from same fields

A new study notes that grazing animals and many vegetable crops can benefit from the partial shade underneath solar arrays.

By ClimateWire . 6 November 2019
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This Boston startup wants to take the noise — and emissions — out of boating

Flux Marine recently won a $10,000 prize as part of this year’s Cleantech Open Northeast competition.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 November 2019
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In Rhode Island, offshore wind farm emerging as popular fishing spot

An ongoing study of how the country’s first offshore wind farm is affecting recreational anglers so far points toward a fairly peaceful coexistence, but there are caveats.

By Lisa Prevost . 4 November 2019
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How much credit does RGGI deserve for the Northeast’s progress on emissions?

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative supporters acknowledge other factors but say the program is an important piece.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 October 2019
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As Connecticut releases electric vehicle roadmap, some question its direction

A long-awaited state report on electric vehicle policy options was released the same week the state also reduced rebates.

By Lisa Prevost . 24 October 2019