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Federal Rollbacks Threaten 30,000 Clean Energy Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts could lose 30,000 clean energy jobs and $3 billion in wages over the next decade as federal incentives for solar, wind, and other renewables face cuts.
Puerto Rico’s Virtual Power Plant Proves Distributed Energy Works
Puerto Rico’s 70,000-home virtual power plant delivers 48 MW of real capacity, showing how rooftop solar and batteries can keep the grid stable and resilient during disasters.
AI’s Energy Boom Is Leaving Clean Power Behind
As AI drives record energy demand, billions are flowing into gas plants while federal cuts sideline solar, wind, and storage—risking higher costs, lower reliability, and slower decarbonization.
$186B for Grid Upgrades. Who Really Benefits?
Utilities will spend $186B on grid upgrades this year. Most of the cost will be passed to customers. Without better planning and oversight, the public could pay more without seeing real improvements in resilience, affordability, or control.
New York Approves 140-MW Solar Project in Madison County
New York approved the 140-MW Oxbow Hill Solar project in Madison County. It will connect through an existing 115-kV line and share land with the Fenner wind farm. Co-locating projects like this reuses infrastructure, cuts permitting delays, and delivers clear emissions and cost benefits.
Solar and Storage Cut New England’s Peak Costs by $20 Million
On June 24, New England hit its highest peak demand in over a decade at more than 26,000 MW. Behind-the-meter solar shaved 2,400 MW off what would have been a 28,400 MW peak and delayed it to the evening. This shift saved ratepayers nearly $20 million in wholesale costs. With storage in the mix, solar proved it can deliver during critical hours and strengthen grid reliability.