Markets/Grid/Policy/Prices/Etc.
FERC Orders Investigation into New England Transmission Rates, Energy Manager Today
Why GE’s Move to Boston Is So Important for the City’s Cleantech Sector, Greentech Media
Power costs in Peabody haven’t dropped and here’s why, The Salem News
National Grid Foundation again donates $100000 to “Keep the Heat On”, Turn to 10
Mass. on track to meet emissions rules, report says, The Boston Globe
New Hampton: Bury entire Northern Pass line, The Union Leader
State Sen. Mike Thibodeau looks to cap Maine electric rates, Lewiston Sun Journal
Work gets underway on National Grid’s substation project in Somerset, WickedLocal Somerset
Natural Gas/Pipeline
Eversource, Grid submit gas pipeline contracts to DPU, CommonWealth Magazine
Gas company pressures property owners, The Salem News
Environmental groups call for federal probe of agency that approves interstate natural gas pipelines, MassLive
Gas Pipeline Plans Face Stiff Opposition, Hartford Courant
Mass. Senate President Ends Interview When Pushed for Pipeline Position, New England Public Radio
Anti-pipeline bills reviewed by lawmakers, The Union Leader
Pipeline company petitions state for access, Lowell Sun
Renewable Energy
The Offshore Wind Power Market 2016-2026, MarketWatch
Future of solar industry in Massachusetts in hands of Beacon Hill , Berkshire Eagle
Freeport solar farm turns on, KeepMEcurrent.com
Denmark Sets Another Record-Breaking Year For Wind Power, CleanTechnica
Solar without subsidy?, Worcester Business Journal
Climate Change
2015 Was By Far The Hottest Year In Recorded History, Huffington Post
There’s Something Fishy About Climate Change, ecoRI news
Urban Cores are Already Feeling the Heat, ecoRI news
Energy Efficiency
Appliance standards: The biggest bipartisan energy initiative you’ve never heard of, Utility Drive
EJLRI confronts the EPA in Boston, RI Future
Habitat for Humanity utilizes energy efficient ways to rehab homes, Bennington Banner
Nest Thermostat Bugs Suggest Peril of Smart Home Devices for Utilities, Greentech Media
Nuclear
New England’s Anti-Nuke Stance Is Making Global Warming Worse, Daily Caller
NRC says Vt. Yankee investing properly in decommissioning fund, The Recorder
Town needs to focus on economic impact of Pilgrim Station closing, economic development director says, Manomet Current
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