November 25, 2024

Massachusetts

States Seek More Input, Visibility into ISO-NE Governance
The latest in a series of state online technical forums to discuss ISO-NE’s governance issues focused on transparency in the RTO’s decision-making.
Mass. Bill Taps Tax Refunds for Climate-vulnerable Countries
Massachusetts could be the first state to allow residents to donate their tax refunds to help developing nations build resilient communities.
TCI Releases Draft Rule for Cap-and-Invest Program
The TCI released a draft model rule for a cap-and-invest program that Mass., Conn., R.I. and D.C. have agreed to launch for their regions.
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Mass. EV Subsidy ‘Isn’t Enough,’ Energy Office Says
Mass. will have to consider what low- and moderate-income households can afford in the electric vehicle transition if it plans to meet its 2035 EV targets.
Follow-up: Controversial East Boston Substation Approved
The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board tentatively approved the relocation of a substation in East Boston during a public meeting.
Mass. Transportation Bill Advances Electric Bus Efforts
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a $16 billion transportation bond bill that allocates funding for modernizing the state’s transportation system.
Mass. Puts $10M into EV Rebates for Trucks
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources designated $10 million in rebates for purchases of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
Overheard at NE Energy Vision Tx Planning Tech Forum
Energy officials in New England are concerned that ISO-NE’s transmission planning process cannot adapt to the evolving resource mix.
New Mass. Bill Targets 1M Home Retrofits
Members of the Massachusetts legislature announced new bills to lower emissions, launch a new source of employment and combat racial inequities.
Tx Planning in Boston Collides with Climate Goals
Massachusetts residents & officials debated the need for a new substation in East Boston, saying the projected increased load could be met with renewables.

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