New England Clean Energy Connect
Developer says burying power line through Maine woods is not practical
Critics, including the U.S. EPA, say alternatives such as burying all or part of the line have not been fully explored.
offshore wind
In Northeast, more research needed on offshore wind’s impact on fishing
A new alliance seeks to collect and share information on the relationships between fisheries and wind development.
New England Clean Energy Connect
Maine transmission settlement could spur clean energy investments in state
The proposal includes about $80 million for heat pumps, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
New England
Report: Clean energy could cut New England states’ fossil fuel bills
The three northern New England states spend $8.2 billion annually on imported fossil fuels.
Massachusetts
Advocates hope ruling closes door on fossil fuels’ future in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously affirmed the state’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.