Solar Incentives Arise From Tornado Disasters
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is offering residents of the state rebuilding after the tornadoes of 2011 financial incentives to include solar systems. Read more →
Wind Turbine Syndrome? Mass. Study Says No
An independent Massachusetts study finds little or no evidence to back up claims that exposure to wind turbines can have serious adverse health impacts. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Prep School Outstanding In The Solar Field
The Berkshire School in Sheffield, Mass has installed a 2-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar array, which will offset about 45 percent of its energy use. Read more →
by Lauren Craig
Water-Testing Lab Is Pure Green
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality is targeting LEED Platinum for its green renovation of the William X. Wall Experiment Station in Lawrence. Read more →
Massachusetts College Gets Net Zero Building
North Shore Community College has announced that its new Health Professions & Student Services Building has achieved not just LEED Gold, but net zero status. Read more →
Clean Energy Jobs On Rise In Massachusetts
Clean-energy jobs grew 6.7 percent in the past year in Massachusetts, according to a new report, with even stronger growth forecast for the future. Read more →
California Falls From Energy-Efficiency Perch
After four years at No. 1, California loses its top stop in a nationwide ranking of energy efficiency policy and programs, falling behind Massachusetts. Read more →
U.S. Li-ion Battery Company Lured To China
Lithium-ion battery company Boston-Power is essentially relocating from Massachusetts to China, thanks in part to Chinese government subsidies. Read more →
by Pete Danko
Solar For Schools, With No Upfront Costs
Three schools in Massachusetts gain nearly 300 kilowatts of solar for free, thanks to an agreement through the state's solar program. Read more →
Massachusetts Clean Energy Projects Get Funds
Massachusetts recently issued $16 million in federally-subsidized loans for state level clean energy projects, including wind power and anaerobic digestion. Read more →
by Lauren Craig
