Tag: massachusetts
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Massachusetts sets high bar for 2020 energy storage target
Massachusetts has set a 200 megawatt hour (MWh) energy storage target to be achieved by Jan. 1, 2020. The target, set by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), builds upon Governor Charlie Baker’s Energy Storage Initiative (ESI), a $10 million commitment to analyze opportunities to support Commonwealth storage companies andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts extends Solar Renewable Energy Credit program (is net metering cap next?)
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has announced plans to extend the Commonwealth’s successful Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC 2) program until it completes a long-term replacement. Since its inception, the SREC 2 program has led Massachusetts to more than 1,600 megawatts of solar development and supported thousands ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Energy storage is now a priority in Massachusetts — so attend this free class on storage systems from OutBack Power
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed house bill 4568 in August that allows users to store and discharge energy as needed instead of purchasing or generating more expensive energy during times of peak demand. To help locals prep for this diverse new energy world, OutBack Power Technologies is teaming up with altE Store, a solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Northeast Solar Boom: Untapped commercial deals are about to pay off in New England
The state of California has long been considered an environmental leader in this country, spearheading growth in the solar industry with more than 11 MW installed to date. Yet, it’s time for a new region to step into the spotlight. In the coming years, the Northeast of the United StatesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Massachusetts reaches net metering compromise — a win for solar?
The biggest solar and state net metering impasse has reached its end. State legislators in Massachusetts (both House and Senate) have agreed on legislation to raise the state’s net metering caps by 3 percent, and it will decrease the reimbursement rate paid to most solar energy producers by 40 percent. The lower rateRead More — Solar Builder magazine