Arguments over alternative fuels are a main point of contention in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s development of a clean heat standard.

The recommendations for the state's gas pipe replacement program highlight some key areas of contention between the gas utilities, climate organizations and state officials.

The attorneys representing the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Algonquin Gas Transmission and a group of residents presented final arguments in a department adjudicatory proceeding over the waterways license of the company’s natural gas compressor station in Weymouth.

Massachusetts energy providers, consumers and climate advocates presented contrasting visions of what solutions should be included in a clean heat standard.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker swore in Beth Card as the new Energy and Environmental Affairs secretary.

Mike Marsch with BlueWave Solar says that floating solar is necessar to build out renewable energy at the capacity needed.

Enbridge says using a gas-fired turbine for the Weymouth Compressor station is more cost-effective than an electric motor, but stakeholders disagree.

The Home Energy Efficiency Team wants to use thermal energy from Massachusetts' Merrimack River to heat homes, an alternative to natural gas.

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.