Our systems for creating, conveying and using energy are full of nooks, crannies, odd corners and unexpected cul-de-sacs. The wholesale electricity system that includes large generators and the wires and associated hardware that moves power to the local distribution system where energy is transmitted to homes, offices, factories, streetlights and your cell phone charger is…
Dec 22
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Oct 17
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Bowers Mountain Wind Project
The Land Use Regulatory Commission has begun deliberations on the Bowers Mountain Wind project, which CLF supported as an intervener. Sean Mahoney presented a closing statement in support of the project (Sean Mahoney Closing Statement 10-5-11) which built upon the testimony of Abigail Krich (Abigail Krich Direct Testimony 6-10-11 and Dr. Cameron Wake (Dr. Cameron Wake…
Sep 8
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CLF issues statement on today’s MA Supreme Judicial Court proceeding on Cape Wind
CLF issued the following statement in defense of the Cape Wind power purchase agreement, currently being disputed by opponents of the project.
Aug 13
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Salem (MA) looks to the future
Salem News columnist Brian Watson presents a powerful case for moving forward with development of a wind turbine on Winter Island in Salem Harbor.
Jul 11
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Wind Power and the Bowers Project – Who’s Right?
It’s constant, it’s overwhelming, and it’s likely never to go away. What is it? It’s information overload.
Jul 6
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CLF Ventures Releases Land-based Wind Energy Guide
In partnership with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), CLF Ventures recently released Land-based Wind Energy: A Guide to Understanding the Issues and Making Informed Decisions.
Jun 6
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Wind power gains momentum in Vermont
CLF applauds the balance regulators struck in approving the Kingdom Community Wind Project in Lowell, VT.
May 16
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Making windpower real in New England
CLF is a proud founding member of Renewable Energy New England (RENEW) – a group that brings together renewable energy developers and technology companies with environmental advocates.
Apr 21
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MA Rep. Keenan’s proposed budget amendments bid clean energy goodbye
Protecting dirty old coal plants. Whacking solar and wind. Sounds like the opposite of the clean energy revolution that is underway in Massachusetts, right?
Apr 11
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Highland Wind Heats Up
Last week was a busy week for the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC).