Natural Gas/Pipeline
FERC sets pipeline scoping meeting: Will take comment on potential environmental effects July 29 at GMS, The Recorder
Feeling the ripple effect, Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Editorial: DPU falling short in protecting public interests, The Recorder
Algonquin files request to dismiss Dedham complaint, Wicked Local Westwood
Gas pipeline deal OK’d by PUC staff, The Union Leader
Marblehead representative targets pipeline funding, Wicked Local Marblehead
Energy Efficiency
Don’t Write Off Energy Efficiency. It’s Just about to Have Its Day, Energy Manager Today
Quick Energy Efficiency News…More Energy Efficient Modems Coming…National Grid Positions, Energy Efficiency Markets
Barriers Identified in Manufacturing’s Drive for Energy Efficiency, IndustryWeek
Energy forum highlights programs that help reduce demand, The Providence Journal
Is Uncle Sam Baking The Books On Energy Efficiency?, Forbes
Renewable Energy
Maine wind farm project breaks ground, Boston Globe
Granite Geek: Getting to 100 percent renewable energy, nhpr
In Massachusetts, groups push to bolster solar panel program, Boston Herald/Associated Press
Offshore wind still the best bet for clean energy, (opinion) Boston Globe
Nonsolar users bear burden of net metering, (opinion) Boston Globe
Environmental Winners and Losers from 2015 Session, ecoRI news
US solar output 50% higher than official figures suggest, report finds, pv magazine
A College in Maine That Tackles Climate Change, One Class at a Time, New York Times
How a tiny diesel-powered island is becoming a U.S. wind hub, GreenBiz
Sea Change: Challenge of climate change presents opportunity for new energy, Press Herald
Dave Solomon’s Power Plays: Durham likes its renewable energy, Union Leader
Nuclear
Vermont utilities seek more nuclear power from Seabrook, 80 acres of solar planned for Rutland Town, and more, True North Reports
Utility execs: FERC capacity rulings re ISOs, reliability not enough for nukes, electricitypolicy.com
Moving nuclear energy discussions forward, Atomic Insights
Markets/Grid/Policy/Prices/Etc.
Connecticut utility regulators turn down Iberdrola’s $3B bid to buy UIL Holdings, New Haven Register
State criticizes federal review of Northern Pass historical impact, nhpr
National Grid readying to meet REV goals, Fierce Energy
Challenges Loom as New England Plants Retire, Electric Co-op Today
New England power prices drop to 4th lowest in 12 years, Hartford Business
NEPGA: Order Sloped Demand Curve in FCA 10, RTO Insider
Updated: City councilor sees power plant as win for Rockland, villagesoup.com
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