Massachusetts Executive Order to Achieve Energy Reliability and Affordability
Today, RENEW Northeast joined the Governor and her team at the signing of Executive Order #654, an order To Secure Massachusetts’ Energy Future by Establishing an Energy Supply Plan that Drives Affordability and Reliability. RENEW offered the following statement of...
Energy Siting and Permitting Process Finalized
"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...
Maine Renewable Energy Association & RENEW Northeast Broad Support for Wind Development in Northern Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC, Commission) deadline for filing proposals in response to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program RFP is today. The RFP seeks proposals for bids up to 1200 MW in new power generation from...
RENEW Northeast Commends Massachusetts House for Passage of H.5151, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power and Economic Competitiveness
RENEW Northeast (“RENEW”), an association of environmental advocates and developers and operators of clean energy projects, remarks on the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ passage of H.5151, An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic...
Statement on Massachusetts – Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Agreement
Today’s Massachusetts–Nova Scotia offshore wind agreement reflects a shared understanding that offshore wind can strengthen energy security and grid reliability while lowering energy costs—if we plan and build it together. Coordinated transmission planning will be...
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:...