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Breaking Down Governor Healey’s Latest Energy Letter

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...

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Energy policy & advocacy Massachusetts Climate change

Breaking Down Governor Healey’s Latest Energy Letter

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.

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New EV Charging Rebate Program for Rhode Islanders!

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!

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Electricity and the grid Energy efficiency Climate change Phasing out fossil fuels

Save on Renter-Friendly Devices That Could Lower Your Energy Bill

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.

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Renewable energy Energy policy & advocacy Massachusetts Electricity and the grid Green municipal aggregation

Competitive Electricity Suppliers: The "Clean" Choice That Costs You More

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.

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Energy policy & advocacy Massachusetts Electricity and the grid Energy efficiency Climate change Action Alert

Massachusetts Senate To Vote On Energy This Wednesday: You Can Help!

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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Renewable energy Energy policy & advocacy Massachusetts Electricity and the grid Energy efficiency Climate change

Mass. Senate Energy Bill – Not Perfect But Very Good!

The Massachusetts State Senate is taking steps towards passing a very comprehensive energy bill before the holiday. As you remember, the House passed its energy bill back in February. The Senate Ways and Means Committee drafted the bill, and it is expected to be voted on by the full Senate on July 1. Overall, the bill is excellent insofar as it would make energy more affordable without backsliding on clean energy programs. There will be amendments filed to alter the committee's draft, but the starting point is solid. We do not endorse every provision in the bill, but there are major provisions that we enthusiastically support.

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Energy policy & advocacy Massachusetts Energy efficiency Climate change

Coming Soon: Massachusetts Senate Energy Bill

Readers of our blog know that we are actively engaged in lobbying for a pro-consumer, pro-environment energy bill this legislative session in Massachusetts. We reported on the House’s version back in February. The State Senate has been working on the bill since then. Here’s a very brief update with an appeal for you to contact your senator.

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