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December 6, 2025

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Mass. Efficiency Plan Budget Misses Mark on Electrification
The draft energy efficiency plan for Mass. cuts C&I sector funding by $200 million, but the energy efficiency council wants the funds to go to electrification.
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Biden, Manchin Push Bipartisan Infrastructure Plans
Sen. Joe Manchin could be positioning his Energy Infrastructure Act to be either incorporated into the bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
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Politics vs. Programs: How the DOE Budget Stacks up
Two hearings on the DOE budget underlined the contrast between the politics of energy funding in Congress and the programs that budget makes possible.
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Communities in Massachusetts Fight for Right to Be Green
A bill in Massachusetts seeks to make it easier for any town to participate in the state’s Green Communities program.
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Minn. Study Finds Leaks in Water Energy Efficiency
A study found that energy conservation practices at Minnesota's water plants could save as much as 42 million kWh of electricity annually, a 14% reduction.
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Mass. Efficiency Program Draft Plan Should Be Scrapped, Senator Says
Sen. Michael Barrett has suggested that the Mass. Energy Efficiency Advisory Council start over on its current 200-page draft three-year plan.
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Trio of Climate Bills Headed to Colorado Governor
At the end of Colorado's legislative session, climate bills surrounding air quality, energy efficiency and underserved communities await Gov. Polis' signature.
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Urgency Needed on Mass. HVAC Retrofits, Boston Official Says
Rev. Mariama White-Hammond with the city of Boston said improving HVAC systems now is a way to start the conversation around efficiency.
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Vermont Governor Signs State Budget with $250M for Climate Mitigation
A portion of Vermont's climate-related funding for fiscal year 2022 will come from the state's $1.05 billion federal rescue plan aid package.
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Dominion Criticized for ‘Slow Walking’ Demand Side Management
Dominion Energy admitted it is likely to fall short of Virginia's energy savings requirements, while environmental groups urged more aggressive measures.

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