How 'virtual power plants' help reduce peak power demand in New England
How 'virtual power plants' help reduce peak power demand in New England
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/08/28/virtual-power-plants-eversource-massachusetts-batteries-ev-chargers
On the hottest afternoons this summer, thousands of internet-connected thermostats, home solar panels and battery systems helped reduce the strain on the electric grid. These "virtual power plants" may be a key part of the future of electricity.
New England wins $389 million to upgrade electric grid for wind power
New England wins $389 million to upgrade electric grid for wind power
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/08/06/offshore-wind-federal-grant-new-england
The Department of Energy will help fund upgrades at two electrical substations and a multi-day battery storage project.
New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program
New England states win $450 million to launch heat pump adoption program
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/07/22/massachusetts-heat-pump-climate-pollution-reduction-grant
The New England Heat Pump Accelerator aims to "permanently shift the market from fossil fuel equipment to heat pumps"
Major N.H. voting law change nears finish line despite objections
Major N.H. voting law change nears finish line despite objections
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/06/04/new-hampshire-voter-registration-restriction-law
A pair of proposals backed by New Hampshire Republicans would end the system of sworn affidavits for new voters in the state. Opponents say the change will disenfranchise qualified residents from voting.
Vermont is now first state to require oil companies to foot climate change damage
Vermont is now first state to require oil companies to foot climate change damage
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/31/vermont-climate-change-fossil-fuel-flooding
As Vermont becomes the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state's catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York are considering similar measures.
New England's largest fossil fuel electric plant is shutting down
New England's largest fossil fuel electric plant is shutting down
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/30/mystic-electric-station-massachusetts-closing
The Mystic Generating Station in Everett is set to shut down Friday. As New England's largest fossil fuel-powered electric plant, its closure represents a significant shift in energy production for the region.
Cases of babesiosis, a deadly tickborne disease, are on the rise in New England
Cases of babesiosis, a deadly tickborne disease, are on the rise in New England
https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-05-24/cases-of-babesiosis-a-deadly-tickborne-disease-are-on-the-rise-in-new-england
Most people are familiar with Lyme disease, but a rarer, more severe tickborne disease is sending more people to the hospital.
Mass. is under an air quality alert. Here's why.
Mass. is under an air quality alert. Here's why.
https://www.nbcboston.com/weather/air-quality-alert-massachusetts/3376912/
An air quality alert is in place for much of southern New England through 11 p.m. Wednesday night. The alert was issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in advance of elevated ozone levels. All the areas under the EPA’s alert were far-western Connecticut, central and eastern Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire and higher elevations at Acadia National Park in Maine….
Littleton NH Town Manager Resigns After Homophobic Harassment
New Hampshire town manager resigns after homophobic harassment
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/new-hampshire-town-manager-resigns-homophobic-harassment-rcna136858
An art display and a performance at the town theater led to comments Jim Gleason didn’t want to have to hear anymore.
10 Questions About the New Hampshire Primary, Including ‘Can Anyone Beat Trump?’
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/22/1225915161/new-hampshire-primary-trump-haley