Massachusetts

Among the many clean energy successes Massachusetts has had so far, some gaps remain, said Larry Chretien, executive director of Green Energy Consumers Alliance, in this interview. There are policies that could amplify sustainability further at the state level. Public enthusiasm has helped programs take flight.

This February 23 primer breaks down what community solar means (and can mean).

This January 19 report shows progress (headline notwithstanding) in the United States', um, second offshore wind installation.

This December 19 op/ed pegs community solar as the main vehicle for a just energy transition.

In this November 7 story, the state of Massachusetts rejects a claim by a utility that current offtake prices make a wind project infeasible.

Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 7.00 / 9

Utilities:
Score 19.50 / 20

Transportation:
Score 10.00 / 12

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
68 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
45 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
34 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

89%

of people in Massachusetts support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(+4 of the national average)
(est. 4,871,694 of 5,450,298 adults)

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