by Julie Smith-Galvin | Jun 19, 2026 | Offshore Wind, On the Line, Transmission
Offshore wind development along the south coast and Cape Cod region is advancing against the backdrop of an aging transmission system, growing electricity demand, and interconnection queues that have become a primary constraint on project delivery. The decisions being...
by Julie Smith-Galvin | Jun 16, 2026 | General Renewables, Massachusetts, On the Line, Transmission
RENEW Northeast recently presented an overview of the Clean Energy Siting and Permitting reforms in collaboration with the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative. This presentation summarizes the rules and community considerations as of June 15, 2026. If you have any...
by Julie Smith-Galvin | Mar 6, 2026 | General Renewables, Massachusetts, On the Line
“Getting to final regulations on siting and permitting took real commitment from all sides. The EFSB, DPU, EEA, and DOER created meaningful opportunities for stakeholder input throughout the process, and it shows in the result. What matters most is that these...
by Julie Smith-Galvin | Nov 17, 2025 | General Renewables, Massachusetts, On the Line
The public comment period just closed for the new siting and permitting regulations impacting clean energy projects in Massachusetts. This conclusion marks a milestone in a more than year’s long process to transition the Commonwealth’s siting and...
by Julie Smith-Galvin | Nov 12, 2025 | Energy Storage, Events, News, On the Line
Energy storage is transforming how we power our homes, businesses, and communities—balancing the grid, integrating renewable energy, and ensuring reliability during periods of high demand. As this technology rapidly scales across New England, it brings new...
by Julie Smith-Galvin | Oct 2, 2025 | Events, On the Line
Keeping the lights on is about more than just electricity—it’s about ensuring that every community has reliable, affordable, and resilient power. Transmission infrastructure—the high-voltage backbone of our grid—plays a critical role in delivering renewable energy,...
