Largest Rooftop Solar PV System Installed under NY-Sun Initiative

Renewables, Smart Grid, Solar Power

New York State’s largest rooftop solar PV system connects to the Con Edison network through smart grid technology and computer-controlled remote monitoring. On December 9, 2013, NY State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the state’s largest rooftop solar installation under the NY-Sun initiative.  The 1.56 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system, installed at…...

Massachusetts Finalizes Emissions Regulations

Carbon Markets, Emissions, Environmental Markets

Massachusetts has finalized RGGI regulation amendments to implement a new emissions cap of 91 million tons per year, starting in 2014. On December 9, 2013, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued final amendments to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Pursuant to the RGGI Updated Model Rule…...