November 5, 2024

Building Decarbonization

Hydrogen Council, McKinsey & Co.
Regulating the New ‘Hydrogen Economy’
Creating a new “hydrogen economy” will require new rules and regulations. What rules will apply and who will enforce them?
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Overheard at 170th NE Electricity Restructuring Roundtable
Last week, Raab Associates’ New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable had a panel discussion on the role of utility regulation in decarbonization.
Hydrogen Council, McKinsey & Co.
Utilities Mull Opportunities in Hydrogen
Hydrogen offers big opportunities for utilities, but it will also enable distributed micro grids, according to speakers at the SEPA/EPRI H2Power conference.
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Mass. Efficiency Program Draft Plan Should Be Scrapped, Senator Says
Sen. Michael Barrett has suggested that the Mass. Energy Efficiency Advisory Council start over on its current 200-page draft three-year plan.
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Mass. Officials Hear Call for Gas Utility Rate Reform
Hydrogen or renewable natural gas pilot projects will affect ratepayers and should be “rooted out” in rate cases, according to the Environmental Defense Fund.
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Trio of Climate Bills Headed to Colorado Governor
At the end of Colorado's legislative session, climate bills surrounding air quality, energy efficiency and underserved communities await Gov. Polis' signature.
Mothers Out Front
Mass. Must Involve Public in Energy Transition, Expert Says
Mass. AG Maura Healey’s office organized a panel of policy experts to help regulators think about how they will manage a declining fossil fuel system.
Energy Star
Urgency Needed on Mass. HVAC Retrofits, Boston Official Says
Rev. Mariama White-Hammond with the city of Boston said improving HVAC systems now is a way to start the conversation around efficiency.
Elite Services Group
Massachusetts Bill Would Allow Utilities to Sell Geothermal Energy
A new bill in Massachusetts would create funding mechanisms for gas companies to develop renewable thermal energy alternatives.
Green Mountain Solar
Vermont Governor Signs State Budget with $250M for Climate Mitigation
A portion of Vermont's climate-related funding for fiscal year 2022 will come from the state's $1.05 billion federal rescue plan aid package.

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