Type Archive: News
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How ‘virtual power plants’ help reduce peak power demand in New England
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‘How can it be so high?’: Blistering heat and brutal humidity cause electric bills to skyrocket (The Boston Globe)
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More federal money coming to help green New England’s energy grid (The Boston Globe)
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Boston announces a new climate resilience office (WBUR)
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Statement on Legislature’s Failure to Pass MA Clean Energy Bill
The Legislature’s failure this session to enact critical legislation that would accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy is profoundly disappointing. In Boston, the Green Ribbon Commission has long highlighted the need to improve and streamline the energy infrastructure permitting process while redressing historic environmental and economic inequities in our neighborhoods. Our stakeholders will…
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It’s electric! In Boston, buildings are testing cutting-edge technology to transition fully to renewable energy. (The Boston Globe)
From solar batteries to wind-powered heating systems, local building owners are among the first to test the latest green technology.
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Statement on Pending MA Clean Energy Bill
The Boston Green Ribbon Commission appreciates the hard work by the Massachusetts House and Senate this session to address pressing issues confronting policymakers and stakeholders involved in the transition to a clean energy future. As the Conference Committee resolves differences between the two bills before the end of the session on July 31 (H4856 and…
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New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program (WBUR)
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Advocating for Waterfront Protections (Banker & Tradesman)
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Goodwill, Not Landfill Reaches Record Numbers in 2024 (Boston University Sustainability)