Jul 24, 2019
Climate Legislation Makes Progress in New England
As the Trump administration continues to shirk its responsibilities on climate, New England states have recognized the need for local leadership to fill the federal void.
Tag: Clean Energy
Jul 10, 2019
Why Are We Here Again? Standing with Springfield Against Biomass
Springfield, alongside community and environmental organizations like CLF, has been fighting this proposed biomass plant for years. We set the fight aside in 2017 when Palmer Renewable Energy, the company behind the proposal, paused its plans for construction. But now the company is back, hoping that its efforts to weaken state policy will bring its proposal back to life.
Jul 09, 2019
New Hampshire Harnesses Community Choice for Clean Energy
With recently passed legislation, community choice power is on the verge of becoming a powerful tool for local, community-based efforts to advance clean energy, save people money, and curb carbon pollution.
Jun 14, 2019
Help Overturn Governor Sununu’s Clean Energy Veto
Governor Sununu recently vetoed a critical clean energy bill that will boost solar power and help control energy costs in New Hampshire. Legislators now have an important opportunity to override this veto and ensure this key bill becomes law.
Jun 14, 2019
Maine Looks to Strong Solar Policy and Renewable Energy Growth
Governor Mills reinstated net metering, and the Maine legislature is now considering two important renewable energy bills.
Jun 11, 2019
Why Clean, Renewable Energy Is Ready for Primetime
In spite of its critics, clean, renewable energy continues to come down in price and become better able to handle the demands of our electricity grid.
May 13, 2019
Why We Need to Ditch Fracked Gas Immediately
Here in New England, we rely too much on fracked gas to heat and power our homes and businesses. If we want to avoid a climate catastrophe, we need to end fossil fuel use by 2050.
Apr 27, 2019
A Grand Finale for Coal-Fired Power in Massachusetts
Brayton Point Station spewed toxic emissions for nearly 60 years. Today, the massive cooling towers finally came down, bringing us one step closer to the end of coal in New England.
Apr 26, 2019
New Law Would Create Roadmap to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050
The 2050 Roadmap Act is a critical update to the state’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). It will ensure Massachusetts’s nation-leading climate efforts remain tied to science while establishing a new framework for fairly and efficiently achieving our climate goals by 2050.
Apr 02, 2019
Maine Governor Signs Solar Energy Bill
“Mainers have a right to affordable, clean energy,” said Emily Green, Staff Attorney at CLF. “Strong solar policy helps create jobs, protects our environment, and can lower our energy bills. This bill puts the interests of residents and businesses first, and clears the way for Maine’s clean energy future.”
