Massachusetts
Massachusetts groups back expanded carbon tax with focus on equity
A proposal in the Massachusetts legislature would charge a carbon tax on transportation and heating fuel to fund “green dividends” and local climate projects.
wind
As wind industry goes big, this New England startup looks to shrink turbines
Skyscraper-high blades are increasingly standard on wind farms, but Pecos Wind Power thinks its small, distributed turbines will be a better fit in Vermont.
Maine
Bonus rebate aims to entice Maine small towns to make the switch to heat pumps
Efficiency Maine is offering extra funding to smaller municipalities to pay for heat pump installations.
Massachusetts
To maximize emission cuts, this Boston campus gets its power from the Midwest
Boston University prioritized impact over location in deciding to buy electricity from a South Dakota wind farm.
Connecticut
Five takeaways from Connecticut’s new residential solar program changes
After years of debate over reforming the state’s solar program, stakeholders widely praised the new rules released last week.
Rhode Island
Carbon capture and brews: Rhode Island brewery puts emissions back into beers
Systems for capturing carbon emissions from brewing operations have become more economical for small brewers during the pandemic.