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State, utilities seek faster grid hookups for new homes

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Healey administration is launching an initiative with the state’s two largest utilities to speed up the process of connecting new residential units to the regional…

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11 tips for safer generator usage

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

With the region in the grips of a major winter storm, the possibility of power outages looms large. Should the power go out, a generator can keep power…

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State regulators probe utility bill surcharges

December 20, 2025December 21, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — From fees for upgrading the regional electric grid and expanding energy efficiency to emergency broadcasting systems, electric bills are replete with surcharges that drive up monthly…

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Judge overturns Trump order blocking wind permits

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A federal judge gave the go-ahead for Massachusetts and other states to proceed with wind energy expansion by rejecting an executive order signed by President Donald…

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Beverly Community Electric secures new contract

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BEVERLY — The city has secured a new electricity supply contract for a program that provides 100% renewable energy to Beverly residents. Participants in the Beverly Community Electric…

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Data centers aren’t new, but seem to pop up everywhere

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

While it may seem like a new buzzword generating debate across the nation, data centers are nothing new. The large facilities, some of which can house millions of…

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Greening of America: ‘No going back’ on solar, renewables

October 31, 2025November 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Solar power is surging across the U.S. as costs plummet and companies ramp up large-scale commercial projects, but experts say the green industry faces an uncertain future as…

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Greening of America: ‘No going back’ on solar, renewables

October 31, 2025November 22, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Envinity Solar employees Josh Fisher, left, TJ Barnhart, Matt Hansen and John Delahanty install solar panels on the roof of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Robert…

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New England offshore wind project in Trump’s crosshairs

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Trump administration is signaling that it will likely cancel a federal permit for a regional offshore wind project, drawing a rebuke from state leaders and…

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Deal provides ‘automatic’ discounts on utility bills

Deal provides ‘automatic’ discounts on utility bills

October 17, 2024October 20, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Hundreds of thousands of low-income Massachusetts residents will be getting an “automatic” break on their utility bills under a deal between the Healey administration and the…

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