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2021 Election Preview: The Expensive Battle in Maine over Hydropower Imports

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The second-most expensive campaign in Maine history is a debate over energy infrastructure. New England Clean Energy Connect, a 145-mile-long transmission line will cut through the commercial timberlands of western Maine. Lobbying campaigns are being funded largely by rival energy groups.

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What’s Up With Water – November 29, 2021

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The city is reducing water pressure through Christmas to force people to conserve. Though the project would cut through 53 miles of forest in western Maine, most of the electricity would be destined for Massachusetts, in order to fulfill that state’s clean energy standard.

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Where is California Going to Site Its New Solar Power?

Union of Concerned Scientists

From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.

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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). GW record from 2021.

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Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill Turbocharges the Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles and Clean Transportation

Law and Environment

Based on numerous sources, Governor Baker has now signed an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind. This bill includes a number of key advancements for increased adoption of zero emission vehicles and clean transportation throughout the Commonwealth. According to the U.S.

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2021-2022 California Environmental Legislation: What’s Been Enacted?

Legal Planet

Clean Energy. As the state transitions off fossil fuels, the importance of building a reliable and robust clean energy grid continues to increase. The Legislature also passed two budget trailer bills, AB 205 and AB 209 , to provide financial resources to effectuate the state’s clean energy goals.

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Can Solar, Storage and Efficiency Help Us Survive Winters Like This?

Union of Concerned Scientists

In 2021, Winter Storm Uri killed at least 246 Texans. Speaking of reliable supply of power, this home is also equipped with an energy storage system, which means the household can count on the lights staying on even when the sun isn’t shining. As of 2021, 36 percent of US residents are renters.