Tag: massachusetts
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Massachusetts Senate passes bill to eliminate the Eversource demand charge
The Massachusetts solar industry was thrown a life preserver from the state Senate, which passed SB 2545 yesterday. Not only does the bill raise the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) it also contains two provisions critical for the continued growth of the industry in the state. First, it proposes aRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts solar workers to rally at state house Wednesday to fend off demand charges
With the end of the legislative session quickly approaching, solar workers from across the Commonwealth will rally at the Massachusetts State House May 16 at 10 a.m. to urge the Legislature to act in support of the state’s solar industry. This comes at a critical time for the Commonwealth’s solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts DPU approves demand charge on residential solar customers, Vote Solar challenges
Nonprofit Vote Solar is challenging the controversial decision of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) to raise rates and create uncertainty for future solar customers in the Eversource utility territory. The Jan. 5 order by the DPU will force residential solar customers to pay additional charges that could rangeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts DPU approves demand charge on residential solar customers, Vote Solar challenges
Nonprofit Vote Solar is challenging the controversial decision of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) to raise rates and create uncertainty for future solar customers in the Eversource utility territory. The Jan. 5 order by the DPU will force residential solar customers to pay additional charges that could rangeRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts makes energy storage a priority with $20 million in grants
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources was awarded $20 million in grants to 26 projects that will develop the region’s energy storage market. This number actually doubles the administration’s original funding plans. Overall, these projects will benefit 25 communities and draw in $32 million in matching funds, helping to grow theRead More — Solar Builder magazine