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USDA Invests $1.12 Million in Vermont Businesses to Lower Energy Costs Through REAP

Projects Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Communities in 39 States and Guam

U.S. Department of Agriculture

On July 26, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced from the Brunswick, ME Farmers Market that USDA is partnering with farmers and small businesses to expand access to clean energy and […]

Need for FHFA to Lower Energy Costs for Homeowners

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently made a requirement that the new homes they back must meet the latest building energy codes, thus significantly reducing the energy costs for the homeowner. (Dwight Burdette – Wikimedia Commons)

Campaign for Lower Home Energy Costs

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Climate Law to Slash Power Sector Emissions

A coal-burning power plant creating emissions. (Jason Mavrommatis, Unsplash)

Natural Resources Defense Council

The climate legislation and pollution standards adopted during the Biden administration have put the U.S. power sector on track to make unprecedented progress in cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

The power sector is now on track for a 65 percent cut […]

It’s Been a Slow Roll-out for IRA Rebates

But program is falling into place and contractors should get ready, expert says

Contractors should start preparing now so they are ready to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act’s consumer rebates once the money starts flowing. (Courtesy of Bosch)

Matt Jachman

While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rebate program rollout has […]

Offshore Wind Projects on the East Coast

Wind turbine components ready to load onto a ship. (Sunrise Wind and Ørsted)

George Harvey

For a long time, it looked like offshore wind power in the United States had got stuck in the doldrums. The Block Island wind project went into operation in 2016, with five turbines of 6 megawatts […]

Community Power Coalition is Investing in NH Local Clean Energy

Example of a biomass heating system located at the Holderness School campus in Holderness, NH. (Jake Gehrung, Resilient Buildings Group)

Andrew Provencher

Since its inception in 2021, the non-profit Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) has planned to help transition New Hampshire to a cleaner, greener, and more community-focused energy future. With […]

NHEC Offers New Renewable Energy Rates!

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New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) now offers an optional Renewable Energy Rate for members who wish to support the development of renewable energy in the region.

Members who enroll in the Renewable Energy Rate have the choice to purchase Co-op Power with 50 percent or 100 percent renewable attributes. […]

Fake Wind-Power News

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Martin Wahl

In the June issue we explored the section of Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law (April report) “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles” that dealt with solar energy. Here we are going to look at fake news claims and […]

Transformative Long-Term Grid Planning Announced

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Alex Boyd

In May 2024, FERC announced a long-awaited plan to accommodate the increasing electricity demand and to facilitate the integration of clean energy projects into the grid.

According to Alex Boyd, CEO of PSC Consulting, “FERC’s Order No. 1920 is a significant step forward in US transmission planning. The rule […]

New Hampshire’s Community Power Movement Expands

Stratham, NH unanimously voted yes to Community Power at the town meeting. (Courtesy photo)

Tom DeRosa

In a resounding testament to the growing momentum of community-driven energy initiatives, the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) has proudly announced twelve new towns that launched in March. This expansion brings local control, […]