DOE Recognizes Energy Efficiency Achievements Under Better Plants Program

Energy Efficiency

The DOE has recognized 11 manufacturers for energy efficiency achievements under the Better Plants Program comprised of voluntary participants that have pledged to reduce energy intensity 25 percent over 10 years. On October 2, 2014, the Department of Energy (DOE) recognized 11 manufacturers for meeting energy efficiency goals under the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program,…...

Massachusetts Attorney General Seeks DPU Investigation to Mitigate Winter Rate Spikes

Coal Power, Emissions, Energy Storage, Environmental Markets, Fossil Fuels, Hydropower, Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Oil, Power & Utilities, Renewables, Solar Power, Wind Power

The Massachusetts Attorney General has sought DPU action to mitigate spikes in winter rates and extend the state’s Winter Moratorium by one month. On October 2, 2014, Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Martha Coakley wrote to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) requesting an investigation into ways to mitigate National Grid’s winter rate spikes that will…...