When the winning bid for Massachusetts’s first request for offshore wind proposals was revealed recently, it was a whole lot lower than any of us had imagined. That matters now, and for years to come.
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A Stunningly Low Price for Offshore Wind: Massachusetts Moves Forward
John Rogers, senior energy analyst, Clean Energy
September 26, 2018 9:28 AM EDT
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Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill 2018: Continuing the Journey
John Rogers, senior energy analyst, Clean Energy
August 9, 2018 10:42 AM EDT
On Massachusetts’ journey toward a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, the energy bill that just passed is an important waystation. But it can’t be an endpoint—not by a long shot, and not even for the near term; we need to get right back on the trail. So here are the successes to celebrate, the shortcomings to acknowledge, and why we need to saddle up for next year.
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A Great Day for Offshore Wind: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey All Go Big
John Rogers, senior energy analyst, Clean Energy
May 24, 2018 2:26 PM EDT
Offshore wind power is a powerful, plentiful resource, but that doesn’t mean that it’s been a slam dunk in terms of getting it into the US electricity mix. Movement forward on offshore wind in three different states, though, made yesterday a day to celebrate. Read more >
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Wait—Offshore Wind Offers HOW Much Power? Use This Calculator…
John Rogers, senior energy analyst, Clean Energy
May 21, 2018 10:41 AM EDT
What does 400 megawatts actually mean? Read more >
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Clean Energy Leadership: Next Steps for Massachusetts
John Rogers, senior energy analyst, Clean Energy
January 29, 2018 9:41 AM EDT
In 2016, the Massachusetts legislature laid the groundwork for important progress on clean energy with the passing of the Energy Diversity Act. But now it’s 2018, and there’s a lot more work to be done. And the legislative session is nearing its end.
Fortunately, the path is clear: We need to fix our renewable energy targets, make solar work for everybody, and send clear signals about where we need to head on clean energy and climate. Read more >
