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Vermont solar-storage projects aim to lower costs during peak demand

Green Mountain Power is developing three projects to add 14.4 MW of solar and 6 MW of storage to its system.

By Bill Opalka . 28 January 2019
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Vermont says charging stations shouldn’t face same rules as utilities

State regulators recommend legislation that would give charging station owners more leeway to set prices.

By Bill Opalka . 25 January 2019
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This Massachusetts city hopes to reinvest energy savings into more energy savings

Northampton is exploring ways to use community choice aggregation savings to fund clean energy projects.

By Sarah Shemkus . 24 January 2019
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The Northeast is all in on offshore wind with New Hampshire notice

The Granite State is the last in the Northeast to notify the federal government of its interest in offshore wind.

By Bill Opalka . 16 January 2019
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Maine energy efficiency spending rebounds with RGGI auction prices

More ambitious targets and other reforms spurred higher auction prices and more money for efficiency programs.

By Bill Opalka . 14 January 2019
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In Massachusetts, momentum builds for carbon pricing for transportation

State lawmakers aren’t waiting for a multi-state partnership to put a price on carbon emissions from cars and trucks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 11 January 2019
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Minnesota-Vermont partnership will offer solar to low-income families

The energy assistance project aims to reduce energy costs for 50 households by building a community solar garden.

By Demetria Lee . 4 January 2019
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Indoor farm will tap solar microgrid to keep plants growing year-round

Bowery Farming’s New Jersey factory will include energy storage, solar panels, and on-site gas generation.

By Bill Opalka . 4 January 2019
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Coal mines, solar jobs, streetlights: Our most popular stories of 2018

The Energy News Network is taking a break until January 2. In the meantime, here's a look back at our 10 most-read stories from 2018.

By Ken Paulman . 21 December 2018
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Massachusetts’ popular electric vehicle rebates are about to shrink

Critics say state energy officials need to make changes to help lower-income residents afford electric vehicles.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 December 2018