Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposal Targets Major Cuts to Clean Energy and DOE Programs

Former President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 federal budget outlines steep reductions to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) funding, slashing it by roughly $19.3 billion. A large portion of these cuts—around $15.2 billion—targets unspent funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), with the justification that they are tied to renewable energy and technologies considered….

Boston Passes Groundbreaking Net Zero Carbon Zoning Policy

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Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the approval of an amendment to Boston’s zoning code to incorporate Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Zoning. This pioneering policy mandates that most new large buildings permitted after July 1, 2025, must achieve net zero carbon emissions upon opening. ​ Buildings account for nearly 71% of Boston’s carbon emissions. The NZC….

Real time electricity prices double in New England

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Experts anticipate that President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico will lead to increased costs for New England residents, particularly affecting gasoline, food, and other essential items. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has warned that these tariffs could cause energy prices in the state to “skyrocket” if implemented as planned…..

Massachusetts DPU Orders 5% Gas Bill Reduction to Ease Winter Costs

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has ordered natural gas distribution companies to reduce residential and low-income customer bills by at least 5% for March and April 2025 due to high winter costs. These reductions must be proposed by February 24 and take effect March 1. The DPU did not specify whether cuts should….

Proposed tariffs on imports from neighboring countries could increase electricity prices

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Proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could lead to higher electricity prices in the U.S. A 25% tariff on Canadian electricity could add $290 million annually to New York’s energy costs and $100 million to Massachusetts. These increases may also raise prices for goods that rely on energy for production and transportation. Diversifying energy….

Trump freezes funding for IRA

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On January 22, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This action is part of a broader initiative titled “Terminating the Green New Deal,” aiming to reassess and potentially….

Edison international Shares Fall After L.A Fires Investigation

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Shares of Edison International dropped after an investigation raised concerns over whether equipment from Southern California Edison contributed to the Hurst and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. The company’s stock fell 14% to $55.66 Monday, marking its biggest drop since March 16, 2020. For the month, shares are down 31%. Last week, SoCal began shutting….

2024 marked a new high for the solar grid’s contributions to New England

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In 2024, solar energy significantly enhanced New England’s electricity grid, with solar power contributing to the region’s energy mix at unprecedented levels. This surge was particularly notable during peak demand periods, such as hot summer days, when solar generation effectively reduced the strain on the grid. The increase in solar capacity is largely attributed to….