The challenge of climate change demands nothing less than a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a transition to locally made clean energy. In Massachusetts, we have an opportunity to take action to cut climate-warming pollution before it’s too late. Tomorrow, the Massachusetts Senate is debating Bill S. 2372, “An Act to Promote Energy…
Jun 29
2016
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Jun 29
2016
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Senate Energy Debate Could Get Heated
… The issue of whether electric ratepayers can be assessed to finance natural gas infrastructure is currently before the Supreme Judicial Court. The Conservation Law Foundation argues existing law doesn’t allow it, while the Baker administration’s Department of Public Utilities says the law does. Read more here…
Jun 23
2016
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Rhode Island General Assembly Ends 2016 Session By Passing Two Renewable Energy Bills
On Saturday morning, June 18, at 6:00 AM, the Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2016 session after an all-night session that many observers likened to college students cramming for exams. Two bills that CLF was closely involved with were passed by both chambers in those last few hours. It is virtually certain that…
May 29
2016
2016
Clean Energy Powerhouse
… Moving beyond electric energy efficiency, Vermonters now have an array of opportunities to install solar to meet electricity needs. Read more by CLF Senior Attorney Sandy Levine…
Apr 29
2016
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Maine Legislature Fails to Override Veto on Landmark Solar Bill
“The failure to override this shortsighted and ill-informed veto is a slap in the face to hardworking men and women across Maine,” said Sean Mahoney, Director of CLF’s Maine Advocacy Center…
Apr 28
2016
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U.S. Supreme Court Decision Will Not Harm Renewable Energy
On April 19, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Hughes v. PPL, No. 14-614. The case addressed the kinds of incentives that states are allowed (or not allowed) to provide for certain kinds of energy production. For this reason, some environmentalists were concerned that the decision could affect the legality of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)…
Apr 13
2016
2016
Natural Gas Has No Place in Our Clean Energy Future
By David Ismay and Caitlin Peale Sloan Massachusetts stands at a crossroads, and the stakes could hardly be higher: Will we invest in a clean and healthy energy future for our children and grandchildren? Or will we continue to subsidize the failing fossil fuel industry that pollutes our air, water, and climate? That is the…
Growing Solar
Solar energy creates local jobs, increases energy security and helps end our addiction to climate-damaging fossil fuels. CLF is working to strengthen solar incentives.
Mar 10
2016
2016
Improved Net Metering Legislation on Track in New Hampshire
Note: This blog post has been updated in light of the March 9 vote. Thanks to your advocacy and an amazing outcry of public support for rooftop solar and net metering, an improved version of House Bill 1116 passed the New Hampshire House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee unanimously, and on March 9 passed the…
Feb 10
2016
2016
New England States Forge Ahead on Climate Action Despite Supreme Court’s Stay of Clean Power Plan
Yesterday, the Supreme Court sided with Big Coal and other climate polluters when it put a hold on President Obama’s historic Clean Power Plan. But this is just a temporary setback for meaningful federal action on climate change. The good news is that the Clean Power Plan has only been put on hold; it hasn’t…