Natural Gas/Pipeline
John G. Edwards: National Grid increase is the result of pipeline capacity, Providence Journal
Citing Health Risks, Cuomo Bans Fracking in New York State, New York Times
Town Meeting may take stand on pipeline; New route spares most protected land, Andover Townsman
Residents protest proposed natural gas pipeline in Mason Saturday, WMUR Manchester (NH)
The Increased Demand For Natural Gas And New England’s Power Grid, New England Public Radio
Renewable Energy
Vermont solar installations up 58 percent, BurlingtonFreePress.com
National Grid set to build 19 solar power facilities in Mass., Boston Globe
Solar firm agrees to pay $175K to Holliston for cutting down trees, Metrowest Daily News
Navy drops wind power plan for Naval Station Newport in favor of solar panels, The Providence Journal
National Grid looking at two Attleboro sites as possible locations for solar panels, Attleboro Sun Chronicle
State eyes changes in renewable energy accounting, Rutland Herald
Maine lagging behind in solar energy, WCSH-TV
2015: The Year Wind Power Moves Offshore, Popular Science
Energy Efficiency
In Defense of Massachusetts: Why the Bay State Is leading in efficiency, GreenTech Media
A Report on Energy Efficiency at America’s Utilities, Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)
The Future of Demand Response: How a Legal Challenge could Dramatically Change the Industry, GreenTech Media
Nuclear
Pipeline And Nuclear Shortages Send New England’s Utility Bills Soaring, Forbes.com
Officials consider Vermont Yankee replacement, BurlingtonFreePress.com
Nuclear power can help slow Nuclear power can help slow global climate change, (opinion) Brattleboro Reformer
Markets/Prices/Grid/Policy/Misc.
Donnelly: Who’s afraid of rolling blackouts? massterlist.com
National Grid’s Sustainability Hub gathers customers and community, Intelligent Utility
Even Before Long Winter Begins, Energy Bills Send Shivers in New England, New York Times
Costs to ratepayers pile up, but who’s listening?, (opinion) New Hampshire Business Review
Can municipal electric utilities cut our electricity bills?, (opinion) Worcester Telegram
Patrick announces energy plan, grants for military bases including Natick Labs, Wicked Local Natick
Infrastructure issues simply are not optional, (opinion) New Hampshire Business Review
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