

Plugging In
Energy and the Environment



Grid operator calls for ‘net carbon pricing’
Says approach deals with political impediments
By


New England needs to go all in on offshore wind
Region is falling behind as other states push ahead
By


Challenge to Mass. hydro-electricity connection yanked from ballot
Maine court says referendum question unconstitutional
By


Our next plunge: Going big on wind
The state is poised to be a global leader in green energy


Mass. in middle of Maine power fight
Maine lawmakers tell Hydro-Quebec to stop meddling in ballot campaign
By


Healey reluctantly rejects Brookline bylaw
Measure banned most oil, gas pipes in new buildings
By


Mass. becomes dirty word in Maine referendum fight
Bay State hydro deal irks those opposed to power line
By


New transmission infrastructure needed for offshore wind
Aging coastal grid must be upgraded for industry’s expansion
By


Putting land for solar off-limits could hurt farmers
70 projects already underway would be shelved
By