Massachusetts
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A new study looking at the business case for comparable behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter battery storage systems in Massachusetts found that FTM storage “significantly outperformed” the BTM systems, despite significant programs and incentives supporting BTM storage in the state.
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources will delay its next offshore wind solicitation until “at least 2026” due to uncertainty around federal permitting, tax credits and tariffs.
National Grid
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities directed the state’s gas distribution companies to revise their line extension policies and require new customers to cover the cost of new hookups, with limited exceptions.
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and the state’s investor-owned electric utilities have issued a request for proposals to procure up to 1,500 MW of mid-duration energy storage.
Vineyard Wind
The expedited phaseout of federal tax incentives for renewables threatens projects and jobs across the clean energy industry in New England.
Switchbox
Strong winter discounts on electricity delivery rates are needed to more fairly charge Massachusetts homes with heat pumps for their share of grid costs, according to a new report commissioned by a coalition of environmental groups.
Massachusetts General Court
Clean energy advocates and a range of stakeholder groups expressed support for a sweeping energy bill introduced by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey while offering suggestions for avoiding “unintended consequences.”
Hydro-Québec
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
Dominion Energy
New England’s offshore wind ambitions were dealt a further setback as contract negotiations under way for most of the past year were extended again, potentially into 2026.
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Despite interest from the Trump administration, new gas pipelines into New England remain unlikely due to a lack of counterparties willing to pay for the new lines, energy industry experts said.
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