Resource Summarizes Massachusetts’ New Permitting Regulations
Massachusetts is updating clean energy permitting to make it faster, simpler, and fairer. Under current rules, approvals can be slow and inconsistent, holding up clean energy projects. Communities should be aware of two new regulations: 225 CMR 29.00 – for small,...
Changes Coming to Constructing Clean Energy Projects in Massachusetts: What Communities Need to Know
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 permitting agency to...
On the Line Webinar: Stored Potential – Power the Future with Energy Storage
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...
On the Line: Keeping the Lights On – Why Transmission and Reliable Power Matter for Every Community
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,...
On the Line: Powered By Communities
Video now available. An important conversation on how projects and communities can work together to build stronger, more resilient partnerships as New England advances toward a clean energy future. Our panelists shared their experiences and engage in a dialogue about:...
Offshore Wind Could Have Saved New England Ratepayers $400 Million Last Winter, New Study Finds
A study by Daymark Energy Advisors illustrates that if 3,500 megawatts (MW) of contracted offshore wind had been operational during the winter of 2024/25, New England ratepayers could have saved $400 million while also significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
RENEW Northeast Joins with Connecticut Governor Lamont and Rhode Island Governor McKee in Standing for Affordable Offshore Wind Energy
Federal Order Stopping Construction of Nearly Completed Revolution Wind Project Will Harm Consumers and Place Energy Jobs at Risk RENEW offers its deep appreciation to Governors Lamont and McKee for holding events today with labor showing how the U.S. Department of...
RENEW Northeast Submits Comments on Massachusetts Climate Act Siting and Permitting Reforms
RENEW Northeast has submitted formal comments to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) on proposed draft regulations to implement the 2024 Climate Act Siting and Permitting Reforms. The Climate Act created a single consolidated permit process...
RENEW Northeast Testifies in Opposition to Legislation That Could Slow Massachusetts Clean Energy Progress
RENEW Northeast provided testimony before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy regarding several proposed bills — H.3479, H.3585, H.3579, S.2237, S.2279, and S.2304 — that, if enacted, could delay critical clean energy projects...
On the Line: Demystifying Transmission
Watch the recording of the first in a series of webinars and in-person forums addressing what is On the Line for local communities in the expansion of electric transmission infrastructure. This kickoff webinar session, titled Demystifying Transmission, opened the...