How can we accelerate progress toward decarbonizing our economy to address climate change and create new economic opportunity? What will that mean for us? How will it affect the way we and our families live? And how do we get
BASIC event Monday April 25th – Massachusetts: A Case Study on Climate Action and Energy Finance
Please join BASIC (the Boston Area Sustainable Investment Consortium) on Monday, April 25th as Larry Chretien, executive director of the Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, will provide an update on progress the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is making towards its legally binding
A Carbon Tax for Massachusetts?
Putting a price on carbon is widely regarded as the most effective way to address the market failures that are preventing the economy from responding effectively to the threats – and opportunities – of climate change. Cap & Trade and
Run far, run fast – solar PV in Massachusetts
In early May, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick was joined by members of his administration, legislators and industry representatives to announce that Massachusetts had reached its goal of installing 250 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The achievement is significant, but
Needham Summit on Energy and the Environment
On October 24th, Needham residents and town community gathered at Olin College for a community conversation on energy and the environment. Anthony Brooks, veteran NPR reporter and co-host of WBUR’s Radio Boston, opened the session by leading a discussion with