Northeast

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In Northeast, more research needed on offshore wind’s impact on fishing

A new alliance seeks to collect and share information on the relationships between fisheries and wind development.

By Meg Dalton . 17 April 2019
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Student fund managers fuel colleges’ clean energy investments

As colleges and universities divest from fossil fuels, investments in clean energy have not been as quick to catch on, in part because of unpredictable changes in government policy.

By Sujata Srinivasan . 8 April 2019
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In Connecticut, low electric vehicle supply threatens transportation goals

Environmental advocates are pushing to make buying and owning electric vehicles in the state easier.

By Meg Dalton . 8 April 2019
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Maine’s wind farm moratorium is over, but how long will ‘chilling effect’ last?

Gov. Janet Mills issued an order in February allowing permits to be issued again, but the impact won’t be immediate.

By Bill Opalka . 3 April 2019
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Massachusetts bill would require home energy efficiency scorecard before sales

The mandatory energy assessments would include factors like lighting, heating, insulation, doors, and windows.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 April 2019
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Massachusetts bill would free local retirement systems to divest from fossil fuels

The legislation stems from a 2017 dispute over divestment between state regulators and a city retirement system.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 March 2019
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Maine lawmakers try again to get the state’s microgrid law right

Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.

By Bill Opalka . 25 March 2019
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Massachusetts solar firm aims to pair capitalism with environmental justice

Sunwealth investments include projects on the roofs of low-income residences, nonprofits and houses of worship.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 March 2019
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Commentary: We can’t fuel-switch our way out of the climate crisis

Energy efficiency is the best way to create resilient cities and communities.

By Guest Contributor . 18 March 2019
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Commentary: Oil, gas, and nuclear are hiring more military veterans than clean energy

Data from a new report reveals a decline in veterans working in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector.

By Guest Contributor . 14 March 2019