Smart Grid
Worcester smart grid up and running as National Grid launches pilot program, MassLive.com
Massachusetts announces $18m for microgrids and energy storage facilities, GreentechLead.com
Natural Gas/Pipeline
Split Dracut board OKs resolution opposing gas pipeline, Lowell Sun
Natural Gas: Bridge Fuel and Polluter, EcoRI.org
Massachusetts needs more natural gas pipeline capacity to meet future needs, says report, MassLive.com
Vermont Gas’ new CEO vows better communication, VTdigger.org
New Hampshire will not benefit from pipeline plan, (opinion) Cabinet.com
Renewable Energy
National View: Tilting at turbines, SouthcoastToday.com
Solar projects go online at 3 state prisons, Rutland Herald
Wind energy shifts direction, Boston Herald
Energy Efficiency
Cape Light Compact provides LED streetlights, Cape Cod Times
Boston hospitals reduce energy use, emissions in first three years of initiative, Boston Business Journal
Nuclear
Transfer of spent fuel rods begins at Plymouth nuclear plant, Cape Cod Times
Dry casks for spent fuel couldn’t be any safer (opinion), Cape Cod Times
Markets/Prices/Policy/Misc.
Maine Welcomes Plunging Energy Prices, But Will They be Short-Lived?, MPBN News
Massachusetts Energy Policy is about to Get Interesting…as if it Weren’t Already, Energyefficiencymarkets.com
It’s time for answers to state’s energy crunch (opinion), Lowell Sun
Six Charges in MA That Make Your Electric Bill More Expensive, GoLocalWorcester
Electric Rate Hike Means Millions More in RI Tax Revenues, GoLocalProv
FERC: ISO-NE may integrate demand response into wholesale markets, Utility Dive
National Grid Donates $155000 to United Way to Help With Fuel Costs, GoLocalWorcester
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