Massachusetts
The expedited phaseout of federal tax incentives for renewables threatens projects and jobs across the clean energy industry in New England.
Strong winter discounts on electricity delivery rates are needed to more fairly charge Massachusetts homes with heat pumps for their share of grid costs, according to a new report commissioned by a coalition of environmental groups.
Clean energy advocates and a range of stakeholder groups expressed support for a sweeping energy bill introduced by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey while offering suggestions for avoiding “unintended consequences.”
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
New England’s offshore wind ambitions were dealt a further setback as contract negotiations under way for most of the past year were extended again, potentially into 2026.
Despite interest from the Trump administration, new gas pipelines into New England remain unlikely due to a lack of counterparties willing to pay for the new lines, energy industry experts said.
New England utility regulators warned that knee-jerk reactions to backlash over high winter costs could create long-term consequences for customers.
Government officials and industry executives discussed how to mitigate rising energy costs in New England at the NECPUC Symposium.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has filed a major energy bill that her administration says would save ratepayers $10 billion over the next decade.
Time-of-use electricity rates could save Massachusetts ratepayers with electrified heating hundreds of dollars each year per household, according to a report.
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