Mar 30, 2023
Maine Could See More Renewable Energy with Two New Projects
These projects will ramp up clean energy in Maine, helping slow climate change and lower costly electricity bills.
Tag: Wind Energy
May 02, 2022
Groups Urge BOEM to Consider Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind
“It’s simply flawed to choose areas for offshore wind development before doing a full environmental analysis,” said CLF attorney Nick Krakoff. “It is critical to advance the development of offshore wind to respond to the climate crisis and clean up our electric grid, but it must be done responsibly. BOEM must improve its processes and consider the full environmental and socioeconomic impacts of wind development before areas in the Gulf of Maine are chosen.”
Sep 21, 2020
What Is a Renewable Portfolio Standard?
A Renewable Portfolio Standard is a way for states to ensure their electric utilities – and by extension, the states themselves – are making progress on clean energy. The best policies heavily emphasize clean renewables like wind and solar.
Jun 11, 2019
Why Clean, Renewable Energy Is Ready for Primetime
In spite of its critics, clean, renewable energy continues to come down in price and become better able to handle the demands of our electricity grid.
Dec 12, 2017
Northern Pass Tries (and Fails) to Remain Relevant in Changing Energy Landscape
The Northern Pass transmission project proposes to bring electricity generated from Canadian dams to southern New England. But it will come at a tremendous cost to New Hampshire through the damage it would do to the environment and communities along its 192-mile path. Granite Staters have opposed the project since it was first rolled out… Continue reading Northern Pass Tries (and Fails) to Remain Relevant in Changing Energy Landscape
