RATE CHANGES
All of the investor-owned utilities serving residents in MA have recently filed for rate changes. CMP up in Maine is also going through this process. These proceedings are a good…
Connect with the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
Green Communities The Green Communities Division (GCD) provides grants, technical assistance, and local support from Regional Coordinators to help municipalities reduce energy use and costs by implementing clean energy projects…
Utility Bill redesign:
The MA Department of Public Utilities opened an investigation into Gas and Electric Delivery Charges and Bill Redesign (DPU 25-200) Interested stakeholders may submit comments until 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026.…
Grid Services Study Report
The MA Grid Services Study Report and associated deliverables are now available. You can check out the report on MassCEC’s website.
ISO-NE Fails
ISO-NE received a failing grade in a new national report, confirming what frontline communities have experienced for years – decisions are made behind closed doors and slowing our transition to…
Industry News Highlights
Between July 2022 and September 2024, Bob Persons wrote a biweekly digest of industry news for Fix the Grid members. Thank you, Bob! This is the link to the archive…
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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…
“Climate Resilience Playbook” – Help Shape It! (MA-specific)
The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission are developing a “Climate Resilience Playbook” (Expected Spring 2025). Do you work for a local government,…
Calling all Fix The Grid Committees
The FTG Digital Presence Committee is responsible for the FTG website https://fix-the-grid.org/ and social media presence via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FixtheGridNE/. We support the mission of FTG by bringing our message and…
The Battle comes to a climax
TAKING BACK OUR ENERGY GRID
A rally and theatrical battle occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the South BostonMaritime Park, barely a skip and hop from the only public meeting held by theISO-NE board of directors this…