Governor Mills reinstated net metering, and the Maine legislature is now considering two important renewable energy bills.
Jun 14
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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.
Jun 4
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Governor Sununu Vetoes Net Metering Bill
“The Governor’s veto is a giant step backward for clean energy in New Hampshire,” said Melissa Birchard, Senior Attorney at CLF. “Our leaders should be doing everything possible to move us away from dirty fossil fuels, not standing in the way of real progress towards clean energy. Communities across New Hampshire overwhelmingly support this bill, and our legislators must listen to constituents and override this senseless veto.”
May 17
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CLF Testifies in Support of Maine Climate Bill
“This legislation will make Maine a national leader on climate change,” said Emily K. Green, Staff Attorney at CLF. “We need bold action to stave off the worst impacts of the looming climate crisis. This bill will slash carbon emissions while protecting businesses and spurring new industries. It’s clear that the time for talk and debate is over. We must pass this law.”
Apr 27
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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
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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 26
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Brayton Point cooling towers in Somerset to come crashing down
“You don’t often get to see concrete examples of the changes that we’ve been working on for decades,” Mahoney said. “You’re blowing up the towers that made it barely acceptable for that facility to burn coal.”
Apr 2
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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.”
Mar 25
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Attack on Invenergy’s Credibility Resumes This Week
In an e-mail, Elmer wrote that he would show the EFSB that “Invenergy cannot be trusted to build the plant because Invenergy has consistently lied to state and federal regulators and to the ISO (New England) throughout the long years of this case.”
Mar 7
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Finding Balance in Siting Solar Energy Projects
Siting solar energy projects can be a challenge in a small, dense state like Rhode Island; state guidelines can help solve problems before they start.