Originally published on EV Obsession. Section 177 states are US states which have adopted and placed into effect California requirements under authority of Section 177 of the Clean Air Act. To explain in simple terms, Section 177 states are a group of states which adhere to stricter standards than others … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. House and Senate leaders in Massachusetts came to an agreement this month on raising the state’s net metering cap by 3%. A six-member House and Senate conference committee agreed on the bill’s final language late Tuesday, April 5. As reported by PV-Tech and New England Cable News, this bill … [continued]
New analysis from the US Solar Energy Industries Association has found inaction on solar in Massachusetts is costing cities and towns millions in lost revenue. According to a new analysis conducted by Vote Solar and the US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), inaction on raising net metering caps and reforming the … [continued]
The US-based retail electricity supplier Constellation is partnering with the noted residential solar photovoltaic system leasing company Sunrun to bring new options to homeowners in 4 populous northeastern states, according to recent reports. The partnership will see Constellation customers in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts, who own homes, … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Massachusetts will be slashing the rebate available for electric vehicles with a base MSRP over (or equal to) $60,000 — down to $1,000 per vehicle, from the previous rebate amount of $1,500 or $2,500. Electric vehicles retailing for less than $60,000 are still eligible for … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Massachusetts Zero Emission Vehicle Commission will be mulling the elimination of the state’s electric vehicle tax credit for purchases over $60,000 tomorrow morning, following a proposal by a staffer with the commission, according to an email sent to EV Obsession and CleanTechnica by Alan Langerman … [continued]
Analysis of peak demand periods shows cost benefits for energy users A recent Advanced Energy Economy report, prepared by Navigant Consulting, finds significant economic benefits take place in Illinois and Massachusetts while curbing energy use during peak demand periods. According to AEE, demand response (DR) services enable utilities and grid operators to curb energy use by … [continued]
A new study providing data on the cost of home solar in Massachusetts was recently released by Solar to the People — the purpose of the release being to spur greater price transparency in the state. The new study offers data on the costs paid by homeowners for solar installations … [continued]
Owing to a probable lack of funds for necessary repairs and safety improvements, the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station will possibly be shut down at some point in the near future, according to the officials involved. The multimillion dollar safety improvements and repairs in question are federally required actions if the … [continued]
Switzerland and the US state Massachusetts are forging ahead with a second Innovation Days event aimed at pushing clean tech to the next level.
