Massachusetts has proposed new state regulations that make it harder for biomass power plants to qualify for renewable energy subsidies.

Palmer Renewable Energy has appealed Massachusetts DEP's decision to revoke approval of the developer's biomass power plant.

Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.

Under the pending Massachusetts climate bill, the DPU would have to adjust its mission to align with the state's emissions mandates.

Massachusetts utilities ask for regulatory approval of an offshore wind RFP that will require bidders to address diversity and equity.

Massachusetts officials will not require utilities to solicit proposals for an independent transmission network for the 1,600 MW of offshore wind energy already procured, but recommended bundling transmission in its next OSW solicitation.

The Mass. DOER hosted a conference to explore if it should solicit proposals for a coordinated independent transmission network for offshore wind.

An overflow crowd of more than 200 people attended Raab Associates’ 164th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable in Boston.

More than 100 people protested a Massachusetts DOER proposal to alter the state’s renewable portfolio standard to include biomass plants.

The offshore wind industry is poised for growth in the Northeast with expanding solicitations, falling prices and competitive auctions for new sites.