The kilowatt you never use: How National Grid plans to save customers $3.6B through efficiency Utility Dive, August 31, 2016 According to ACEEE, Massachusetts’ approach to efficiency “has resulted in one of the most ambitious fully-funded state savings targets, incremental electric savings targets ramping up from 2.5% to 2.6% from 2013-2015.” And the state gives … Read more
Energy efficiency brings Lowell $4.7M in savings Lowell Sun, July 19, 2016 The city has saved about $4.7 million on energy costs since starting an efficiency and solar-energy program in 2010, according to a new report. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#8224e3″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Estimated savings from the project are calculated by comparing costs each year with costs … Read more
Ryan Pollin, ERS, for Zondits The State House in Boston has been working through numerous energy proposals this spring and summer, and the impacts will soon be felt across Massachusetts. [mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”20″ bg_color=”#81d742″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]The Governor’s “pipeline tax” has been contended and debated from the streets to the state supreme court.[/mks_pullquote]Last month the House … Read more
Stop & Shop using inedibles to generate DC power Supermarket News, April 19, 2016. Image credit: dawnfu Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. said it is converting inedible food into energy to help power its distribution center in Freetown, Mass., at a new green energy facility. The company said the 12,000-square-foot facility, which opened on April 15 is … Read more