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Massachusetts finalizes Clean Peak Energy Standard program
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources filed March 20 finalized regulations for implementing the state’s Clean Peak Energy Standard, the first of its kind in the nation.
Massachusetts awards $20M in energy storage grants
A proposal from Advanced Microgrid Systems to install energy storage systems at two Walmart locations in Massachusetts is one of 26 projects that have been awarded state funding totaling more than $20 million.
Wynn hotel looks to bundle storage, solar, cogen
A Wynn Resorts hotel and casino in development at Boston Habor is reportedly working with a number of partners on plans to implement an energy storage project that will complement two cogeneration plants, rooftop solar and LED lighting.
Massachusetts HS installs massive flow battery project
A private Massachusetts High School is reaping the benefits of a newly installed, 3 MWh energy storage system that is paired with an onsite, utility-scale wind turbine.
TigerPress installs 654 kW solar project using SRECs
Customer printing company TigerPress on May 4 celebrated the completion of a rooftop solar installation at its facility in East Longmeadow, Mass., that is expected to generate 65% of its electricity needs.
MGM to install cogeneration at Massachusetts casino
The cogeneration solution for MGM Resorts International's new casino in Springfield, Mass., is expected to save the company between $300,000 and $400,000 a year on energy costs.
Massachusetts lawmakers float 100% renewables goal
Massachusetts is already among a growing number of U.S. states that are pushing forward in the transition to a cleaner energy portfolio, but a new bill proposed by a group of state representatives could help nudge it to the top of the list.
Solar expected to save university $2M on energy
Brandeis University has partnered with a number service providers to install a 1.27 MW rooftop solar array that is expected to save the Massachusetts-based institution up to $2 million on its energy costs over 20 years.
Massachusetts moves to create energy storage targets
Massachusetts is moving forward with plans to establish targets for the use of energy storage after the state Department of Energy Resources deemed such targets as prudent.
ACEEE unveils state rankings for energy efficiency
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its annual ranking of states by their energy efficiency policy and program efforts, applauding collaboration between businesses, governments and citizens in accelerating the push for energy efficiency as a resource.
Massachusetts law will increase use of wind, hydro
A new Massachusetts law, signed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker on Aug. 8, calls for an increase in the amount of renewable energy, especially wind and hydro, used in the state.
Massachusetts governor signs solar legislation reducing state's net metering cap
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on April 11 signed solar legislation into law that increases the state's net metering cap.
Proposed legislation would increase net metering cap in Massachusetts by 3%
A legislative committee in Massachusetts has agreed on final language for a bill that would raise the state's net metering cap by 3%.
Net metering under the microscope in Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers are working on a solar power legislation compromise with regard to net metering.
National Grid's new Massachusetts energy efficiency plan expected to save billions
The company's three-year plan is expected to generate $3.6 billion in Massachusetts customer benefits over the lifetime of the efficiency investments.