Measure Twice, Cut Once—A Roadmap for Enabling VPPs Through Policy and Program Design

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:23:30 +0000

Virtual power plants (VPPs), as aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources (DERs), can deliver grid services ranging from resource adequacy to reliability at scale—all while making energy more affordable. Yet, […]

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The POWER Interview: Agrivoltaics, and Connecting More Renewable Energy to the Grid

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:39:36 +0000

The farm-to-table movement has changed the way many people look at food. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains. Many […]

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Bill Gates-Backed Group Supporting New Energy Storage Technology

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:48:00 +0000

A Massachusetts-based group developing an energy storage system to support renewable energy resources is moving forward with plans for a prototype facility outside Boston. Fourth Power on Dec. 12 said […]

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Massachusetts Decides To Move Away From Natural Gas (Methane) For Residential Use

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:13:44 +0000

Massachusetts is the first state to approve a plan to phase out natural gas as a source for heating residential buildings.

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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder (And That’s A Good Thing)

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:30:21 +0000

Testing is under way for a radical new floating offshore wind turbine aimed at making wind power more affordable and accessible.

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How Can A Former Military Base & Superfund Site Move Toward Sustainability?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:35:00 +0000

OtisA lead local conservationist says rethinking the use of the former Otis Air Force Base provides a generational opportunity to solve a series of difficult economic and environmental challenges.

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May News Roundup: Solar Farms Continued Popping Up In May

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 30 May 2023 11:50:47 +0000

The solar industry is getting big, and these days, there are constantly new solar farms going in, and that’s on top of all of the smaller home and business installations! But, many of these announcements just aren’t that great on their own these days. So, toward the end of the month, I like to do […]

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Airbnb’s Pilot Program Gives Its MA Owners Rebates For Heat Pumps, Weatherizing, & Energy Upgrades

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:05:21 +0000

Airbnb's pilot programThe Airbnb pilot program gives a helping hand to hosts who’d like to contribute to carbon pollution reductions by participating in cash rebates to electrify and weatherize their MA vacation rental homes.

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EV Charging As An Employee Benefit Can Be More Than Free Electrons

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:15:20 +0000

When people think of employee benefits, they usually think of the standard offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and sick leave. In addition to standard employee benefits, there are many other unique benefits that some companies offer to their employees. These often include flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, parental leave for mothers […]

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Offshore Wind: What To Watch For In 2023

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:15:26 +0000

This year is setting up to be an important one for offshore wind in the United States. Here are five key developments to keep an eye on in 2023. More Turbines In The Water I’ll definitely be watching for more foundations, towers, and turbines in US waters. There’s a strong possibility that this year we’ll […]

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