The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) recently proposed changes to the structure of the Massachusetts rebate program for electric vehicles (EVs), MOR-EV. You can share your feedback on the proposed changes with DOER in writing or by attending a virtual or in-person public hearing. Here are all the details!
Some electric vehicle (EV) owners in Massachusetts with eligible vehicles will soon be able to receive compensation for plugging in their EVs and sending electricity back to the grid. The process of sending electricity back to the grid from your EV, also known as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), can help EV drivers earn extra money from their vehicles while reducing stress on the grid during peak energy demand days. This V2G opportunity will be administered through electric utility companies National Grid and Eversource through their ConnectedSolutions program.
The beginning of July marked record-breaking heat in Boston and Providence. These temperatures caused electricity demand to surge—known as peak demand events—as people ran their air conditioners to stay cool.
On Friday, July 31, Governor Healey held a press conference announcing that she had sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate about her priorities for energy legislation. The House and Senate have each passed energy bills and have recently formed a conference committee to hash out differences. Their work may take several weeks as there are dozens of issues to resolve. In this context, the governor’s letter could be a significant factor, and we think it’s worth a few minutes of your time.
Rhode Island has recently added to its suite of clean transportation rebate programs! This new program, ChargeRI, is designed to expand access to more affordable, energy-efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging for all Rhode Island residents. With an initial program budget of $2,500,000 and four sectors that can apply, Rhode Island is taking a big step towards a clean, affordable, reliable, and equitable future. Here's how you can significantly reduce the up-front costs of installing EV charging!
As the energy system evolves, we are working to ensure that no one is left behind. Emerging home energy technologies—like smart thermostats, window heat pumps, battery storage, plug-in solar, and induction stoves (descriptions below)—can help households lower energy bills, improve resilience, and support a cleaner, more affordable electric grid.
We’ve recently made some promotions! We’ve never had this many at once, so we’ll announce them together.
Maybe this will be the last year I have to write about this stuff (more below on why), but I want to report an offer I received from a competitive electricity supplier. First, some context. I live in Quincy, Massachusetts, so I am able to choose an electricity supply service from three options.
On July 1st, as temperatures reached well into the nineties, the Massachusetts State Senate passed an excellent bill. We say that because it will provide considerable savings for consumers without backsliding on commitments to clean energy.
On Wednesday, July 1, the Massachusetts State Senate is scheduled to vote on a major energy bill, Senate 3143. We are as deeply engaged in this matter as we can be. Your help is needed to make it the best possible law.
Here are some points we think you should know.
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