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In Connecticut, low-income customers will see solar savings appear on bills
Utilities — not solar developers — will be tasked with signing up lower-income customers under final rules for a Connecticut shared solar program.
offshore wind
Rhode Island sees offshore wind hub as piece of growing ‘blue tech’ sector
The state’s jumpstart on offshore wind could help it become a pioneer in ocean-related innovation, some leaders think.
solar
Massachusetts proposal doesn’t address low-income solar barriers, advocates say
A state incentive program isn’t reaching customers in low-income areas, and groups say proposed changes aren’t enough.
efficiency
Report: Vermont needs to find money to cut heating, transportation emissions
A state report says “the evidence is clear and unrebutted” that more funding is needed to hit the state’s climate goals.
climate
In Massachusetts, activists say net-zero not enough without 100% renewables
Climate groups say the state’s plan is a step in the right direction but relies too much on carbon offsets.
carbon pricing
In Massachusetts, growing support for a carbon price but few details in proposal
Some form of carbon pricing has been proposed every year since 2013, but advocates sense more momentum this session.