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Whither the NE Clean Energy Transition in the Aftermath of the Administration’s Assault
On Friday, February 14, 2025, the Fix the Grid Technical Committee hosted a panel discussion on the impact of the Trump administration’s energy policies on renewable energy development. The panelists were Tyson Slocum, Energy Program ...
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Talk by Lorenzo Kristov
On Friday, November 15 the Technical Committee hosted a talk by Lorenzo Kristov, a visionary on the potential of distributed energy resources (DER) to enable a democratized, decentralized, and just electricity system. We had a ...
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Managing peak demand during summer heat:
For those who are interested in resources related to shaving the peak (and hopefully avoiding having to turn on our most polluting power plants in overly impacted communities), check out these options:- Green Energy Consumers’ ...
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Federal Department of Energy engagement:
The DOE has an Office of Community Engagement, and they are hosting office hours to answer questions and point folks toward resources. More details about upcoming sessions: –Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) ...
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Takeaways from the New England Conference of Public Utility Commissioners
20 -21 May 2024, Bretton Woods NH Roy Harvey The NECPUC Symposium is an annual gathering of the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners, i.e., NECPUC. Many other organizations were represented, including the utilities ...
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Announcements / Updates /Events
(MA) DPU Listening Sessions:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), through its Order in D.P.U. 20-80, is working on a new regulatory strategy for the future of natural gas distribution in the Commonwealth. To engage the public in this effort, there will be two public listening session opportunities:
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(FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Office of Public Participation (OPP) recently released the educational video “FERC’s Role in Regulating the Construction of Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Projects” that explains the three phases of interstate pipeline construction: what happens after FERC authorizes a pipeline and before construction begins, FERC’s role during construction, and FERC’s ...
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MA Grid Modernization Advisory Council —
They have a new website and some new public-facing materials to explain their work to various audiences. Feel free to take a look and get more information about upcoming meetings here.
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Peer-Learning Cohort from the Dept of Energy:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program is now accepting applications for a new round of peer-learning cohorts. Participants in C2C peer-learning cohorts receive strategic and technical assistance; access to training materials, tools, and best practices; and the chance to collaborate with peers across the country. ...
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The videos from our Fix the Grid Community Summit are now available!
You can find them all on Fix the Grid’s YouTube channel and share them from there.
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Upcoming Action
(CT) Community Engagement Workshops for PURA:
Nonprofit Accountability Group (NAG) is excited to invite you to apply to participate in a paid workshop series hosted by NAG in association with Dr. Mark Mitchell and Attorney Cynthia Jennings! This opportunity is designed to support your engagement in the upcoming public utility public meetings hosted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Apply here. Contact Tenaya Taylor for any questions 860-840-7287 info@naghartford.org
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Actions in CT — Rally to Stop Project Maple:
Join the Stop Project Maple Coalition on Tuesday, Feb 11th at 3pm at the Eversource corporate headquarters to protest unaffordable rate increases, harmful to low income customers, and the continued expansion of fossil fuels. More info and registration here.
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Transmission webinar series:
The State Climate Policy Network is hosting a series of transmission-focused events, including introductory webinars on the basics of transmission, expert panels diving into various specific aspects of climate-aligned transmission reform, discussion-based forums on transmission developments across the country, and opportunities to connect with transmission experts and advocates. More info here.
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Stand Against Fossil Gas Expansion in our Back Yards
Apparently Enbridge didn’t get the memo. The memo being that we are in a climate red alert! That we must transition away from fossil fuels. That we must stop expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure immediately! That Massachusetts and other New England states have committed to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on an accelerated timeline, which means we must transition away from use of fossil gas now. Instead, Enbridge, the infamous pipeline company responsible for Line 3, Line 5, and the Weymouth Compressor, is proceeding with a 23% capacity expansion of the Algonquin pipeline. This pipeline runs from New Jersey ...
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Submit a comment to ISO-NE!!
Last Wednesday, ISO-NE held their second ever open board meeting. Please submit written comments to the board regarding Fix the Grid’s demands! You can email comments to legal@iso-ne.com. If you submit a comment, please note these asks: Ask that ISO-NE respond specifically and publicly to your comment, and all the comments submitted, the way state and federal agencies do.
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