Articles, Resources, and Actionables

Check out some of the helpful articles and resources below:

• Mid-summer Observations About Shaving The Peak: Article by Green Energy Consumers Alliance that helps understand peak demand, its relationship with temperature and carbon emissions, and what you can do to help with peak demand.
• News article by GBH on Lowell data center’s diesel generator expansion being paused under court order.
• Massachusetts Energy Explorer by Institute of Global Sustainability at Boston University.
• News article by GBH on utilizing Boston waterways to power thermal energy network for local area buildings.

Some opportunities for Massachusetts residents:

• Public comment for time-varying rates: Due on August 31 end of work day.
• Climate Resilience Community Facilitation Fellowship Application: Due on September 6 midnight.

Some opportunities for Connecticut residents:

• Public Comment Training for the Plainfield CT Proposed Incinerator. Excellent breakdown of the CT permitting process here. You may view a recording of the webinar here and the PowerPoint presentation here.