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First Nations Oppose NECEC; Accuse Hydro-Québec of Energy Injustices
First Nation members held a webinar to explain their opposition to a new transmission line to bring Hydro-Québec’s electricity to New England.
Pine Gate Renewables
NC Compromise Energy Bill Passes Senate, Heads Back to House
A bill in the North Carolina legislature would authorize the Utilities Commission to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon.
Solar Landscape
Slow Progress of NJ Community Solar Pilot Draws Fire
Solar developers say New Jersey's delay in announcing the winners of the second community solar pilot program is causing some to lose faith in the initiative.
Vineyard Wind
Vineyard Wind to Build Salem OSW Port if Massachusetts Approves Newest Bid
Vineyard Wind has partnered with the City of Salem, Massachusetts, in an effort to turn Salem Harbor into the state’s second offshore wind port.
Duke Energy
NCUC Debates Best Path for Duke Coal Retirements
South Carolina sent the utility back to the drawing board for IRP revisions, while North Carolina looks to changes for Duke's 2022 IRP.
NYDPS
NY Activists Want Less Industry, More Justice in Clean Energy
Activists and consumer advocates in New York want to see less industry influence on clean energy policy recommendations to the state.
University of Maine
Maine Submits Fed Lease Application for Floating OSW Research
Maine says its small-scale offshore wind array will offer critical research opportunities and experience with floating turbine technology.
Public Service Commission of D.C
DC’s Solar Markets Expanding in Low-income Neighborhoods
D.C.'s ambitious clean energy target — 100% by 2032 — has created a market for solar companies and utility bill savings for the city's low-income residents.
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Solar Expansion Faces Escalating Resistance
The historic shift to clean energy sources such as solar is encountering significant resistance from some unexpected corners.
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Pediatrician Calls for Urgent Action on 100% Clean Energy in Massachusetts
A public health expert says that “health protection and equity need to be the focus as countries move to control pollution and slow climate change.”

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