February 23, 2025

Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)

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Massachusetts Needs ‘Holistic’ Look at Energy Transition, Consultant Says
After passing an extensive climate law earlier this year, Mass. must look closely at the pathways for rapid decarbonization, consultant Dan Allegretti said.
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Overheard at the NECA Fuels Conference
Acadia Center’s Ben Butterworth says energy efficiency retrofits coupled with building electrification is the central solution to decarbonizing buildings.
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NECA Panel Discusses Highs and Lows of Offer Review Trigger Price Work
Panelists at a recent NECA webinar discussed the highs and lows of working to refine offer review trigger prices for offshore wind and storage resources.
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Maine Prepares Statewide Storage Pilot for Critical Services
A new pilot in Maine to install up to 15 MW of energy storage at critical care facilities will focus on sophisticated energy consumers, such as large hospitals.
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Massachusetts Clean Peak Energy Standard Off to ‘Slow Start,’ Experts Say
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is still working out eligibility and long-term procurement details for its Clean Peak Energy Standard.
Cramton, Garza Discuss ‘Lessons Learned from Texas’ After Feb. Storm
Beth Garza and Peter Cramton briefed the NECA on lessons Northeastern stakeholders could take from ERCOT's experience during the February winter storm.
Panel Discusses Hybrid Resources for Decarbonization Efforts
The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association hosted a webinar on hybrid resources as part of its series on the role of energy storage in decarbonization.
NE Grid Uses a Fraction of Storage Capability, FirstLight Says
FirstLight Power’s CEO says the deregulated wholesale electricity markets in New England are doing “a terrible job of valuing storage.”
Some Sacrifice Needed on Road to Net-Zero, Nexamp Says
Communities and companies must find creative compromise in siting and developing clean energy at scale, Nexamp's Kelly Friend told NECA.
A Clean Grid Means More Infrastructure, Regulator Says
Massachusetts residents want the state’s grid to be clean by 2050, but they're also opposed to the infrastructure projects that will support the transition.

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