We’re updating our electric grid for the 21st century.
Oct 27
2017
2017
What Is Grid Modernization? An Explainer
CLF is working on modernizing the electrical grid across New England. Learn what that means for the future of electricity.
Oct 13
2017
2017
Fighting for New Hampshire’s Energy Future
UPDATE: Public comments are now open until November 6. You can send your comments by email e-mail to osiinfo@osi.nh.gov or via this form. By Melissa Birchard and Tom Irwin New Hampshire is embarking on a process that will help determine whether the Granite State embraces clean, renewable energy sources – or whether we stay addicted to polluting…
Oct 12
2017
2017
Rick Perry Wants to Prop Up Old Coal and Nuclear Plants at Taxpayers’ Expense
In a stealth move that went virtually unnoticed by major media outlets, Energy Secretary Rick Perry last week used an obscure provision of law to essentially put the government’s thumb on the scale in favor of coal-fired and nuclear power plants. Secretary Perry directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a new rule…
Oct 12
2017
2017
Rhode Island 2017 Legislative Recap: Energy
With the Rhode Island General Assembly on hiatus until January, we’re reviewing progress made on key bills this past year – and highlight bills that we will be pushing forward when the Assembly reconvenes in the new year. In this blog, we’ll talk about bills related to energy. You can find our round-up of food-…
Sep 29
2017
2017
Why We Need Solar Energy Now
We all know that climate change is a big problem. From more severe storms to prolonged heat waves, climate change is here and it’s happening now. Luckily, clean energy solutions like solar panels can help both our planet and our economy. In the last five years, the amount of power generated by solar panels has…
Sep 26
2017
2017
Connecticut Needs a More Ambitious Energy Strategy
By Caitlin Peale Sloan and Max Greene Last month, CLF reported on Connecticut’s new Comprehensive Energy Strategy, which is designed to help the state meet its clean energy goals. The plan would lock in Connecticut’s addiction to climate-damaging fossil fuels – a bad idea when Connecticut is already floundering on its climate commitments and urgently…
Aug 31
2017
2017
New England Governors Need to Do More Than Just Talk About Climate Change
New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers met on Prince Edward Island to talk about climate change and energy. But now they need to do more than just talk about progress.
Aug 28
2017
2017
New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Talk Energy on Prince Edward’s Island
Each year, New England’s six governors and Eastern Canada’s five premiers gather to talk about the biggest issues facing the region. And naturally, climate change and clean energy are always on the table. It’s a critical meeting of regional leaders, one that can act as a springboard for individual action in each state and province.…
Aug 24
2017
2017
Department of Energy Finally Admits That Economics, Not Renewables, Is Killing Coal
The Department of Energy finally released its grid reliability study, and things do not look good for coal. We had a hint of what was coming in July, when a draft of the report was leaked. Now that the final report is on our desks, we can see the full scale of what Energy Secretary…