How Can A Former Military Base & Superfund Site Move Toward Sustainability?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:35:00 +0000

OtisA lead local conservationist says rethinking the use of the former Otis Air Force Base provides a generational opportunity to solve a series of difficult economic and environmental challenges.

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May News Roundup: Solar Farms Continued Popping Up In May

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 30 May 2023 11:50:47 +0000

The solar industry is getting big, and these days, there are constantly new solar farms going in, and that’s on top of all of the smaller home and business installations! But, many of these announcements just aren’t that great on their own these days. So, toward the end of the month, I like to do […]

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Airbnb’s Pilot Program Gives Its MA Owners Rebates For Heat Pumps, Weatherizing, & Energy Upgrades

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:05:21 +0000

Airbnb's pilot programThe Airbnb pilot program gives a helping hand to hosts who’d like to contribute to carbon pollution reductions by participating in cash rebates to electrify and weatherize their MA vacation rental homes.

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EV Charging As An Employee Benefit Can Be More Than Free Electrons

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:15:20 +0000

When people think of employee benefits, they usually think of the standard offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and sick leave. In addition to standard employee benefits, there are many other unique benefits that some companies offer to their employees. These often include flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, parental leave for mothers […]

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Offshore Wind: What To Watch For In 2023

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:15:26 +0000

This year is setting up to be an important one for offshore wind in the United States. Here are five key developments to keep an eye on in 2023. More Turbines In The Water I’ll definitely be watching for more foundations, towers, and turbines in US waters. There’s a strong possibility that this year we’ll […]

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Happy New Year for Climate & Cleantech, New England?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:39:53 +0000

Happy New Year! According to the science, over the next 7 years we must focus on reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases significantly to halve emissions by 2030 and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Getting there requires an all-of-society approach; getting there requires leadership at all levels of government. Inauguration Week We all settled […]

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GE’s New Energy Business Announces HQ Site

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:44:25 +0000

General Electric (GE), which has restructured its operations in recent years and in July announced its energy and other businesses would have new brand names, on Dec. 15 said its energy group would be headquartered in Massachusetts. GE Vernova, the company’s portfolio of energy divisions, will have its main office in Cambridge, just a few […]

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Millions Of US Homes Are Installing Heat Pumps. Will It Be Enough?

Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:00:47 +0000

The US heat pump market is growing, but it needs to accelerate to achieve critical climate goals. Across the United States, over 15 states and roughly 100 cities have begun to shift policies to encourage or require electrification of homes, workplaces, schools, and government buildings. In fact, as of November 1, 2022, four states have explicitly […]

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Appreciating The Past, Plymouth Moves To A Renewable Future

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:00:33 +0000

PlymouthThe motto, “Making Plymouth a Green Energy Hotspot” embraces the historic community’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging the transition to sustainable energy sources.

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