November 24, 2024

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Electric Bus Program to ‘Kick into High Gear,’ ConnDOT Says
New England transit officials say the biggest challenge to transitioning state bus fleets to electric is not procurement, but upgrading fleet garages.
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Here’s the Top Decarbonization Challenge for the Northeast in 2022
With Northeast states backing out of joining TCI-P, states now have a major funding gap for their plans to clean up the transportation sector.
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National Grid Wins Approval for $15.6M Geothermal Demo
Regulators said National Grid’s geothermal demo project could help the state understand the role of gas distribution companies in achieving its climate goals.
Mass. Adds 1,600 MW to OSW Portfolio in Latest Procurement
Massachusetts chose two offshore wind projects totaling 1,600 MW, potentially bringing the state's offshore wind total to 3,200 MW.
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RGGI Price Hits Record High, Jumps 40% over Last Auction
RGGI released an addition 3.9 million allowances from its cost containment reserve, which has only happened twice before in the program’s history.
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Conn. Environmental Advocates Urge Continued Commitment to TCI-P
Connecticut Environmental advocates vow to maintain pressure on lawmakers to pass enabling legislation for the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program.
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Massachusetts State Grants Fund Solar Projects on Farm Buildings
Greenagers received a $49,000 grant to install a 12.77-kW solar panel system on the roof of an old sheep barn.
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Overheard at NECBC Energy Conference: NECEC Line ‘Will be Built’
The recent rejection of the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line was a top concern for attendees at NECBC's Executive Energy Conference.
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Massachusetts Struggles with Plan for Leaking Gas Pipes
Legislators from the Merrimack Valley, where a series of gas explosions killed an 18-year-old, are calling for repairing pipelines instead of replacing them.
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Vineyard Wind Makes Deal for New Bedford Service Hub
Vineyard Wind partnered with Semco Maritime to build a maintenance facility in New Bedford, Mass., as part of the developer’s Commonwealth Wind proposals.

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