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Global energy leaders converge for RECESS24
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Global energy leaders converge for RECESS24
Despite the headlines and lawsuits, diversity, equity and inclusion are still pillars of so many industries where there lacks representation from Black and brown people.
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Opinion
Saving the world as a path to prosperity
“Made in the USA” is a tagline that should apply to every major piece of the clean energy economy. It is within our grasp. But we need to bust some myths.
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Roxbury affordable housing development goes fully electric — even when the power goes out
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Roxbury affordable housing development goes fully electric — even when the power goes out
Down the street from Nubian Square, in a little room on the outside of a new affordable housing building, two enormous cabinets hum away.
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State order aims to increase low-income solar access
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State order aims to increase low-income solar access
As the state looks to transition to clean energy sources, with a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, community solar programs have been touted as a way to link renters and other residents who can’t put panels on their roofs to the technology.
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Opinion
Investing in climate solutions: A path to economic growth and environmental sustainability
While the climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, it does not register with the average voter, who is reasonably more concerned with being able to put food on the table and raise their family while costs for the basics continue to skyrocket.
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Opinion
How clean energy naysayers help China and hurt American workers
Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. As a driver of an (American-made) EV myself, I know firsthand the amount of money I have already saved compared to when I drove the gas-powered version of the same model. And that is before considering the benefit to our air quality and the climate and how fun it is to drive.
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New loan program aims to bring clean energy upgrades to low-income households
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New loan program aims to bring clean energy upgrades to low-income households
Clean energy home improvements can be costly, and even with rebate programs, access for low- and moderate-income homeowners can feel out of reach.
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Opinion
Black workers are being left out of the clean energy boom
Several advocacy groups — E2, Alliance to Save Energy, American Association of Blacks in Energy, Energy Efficiency for All, and Black Owners of Solar Services — released a report in 2021 noting disparities in the presence of Black workers in the clean energy market.
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Opinion
Investing in tomorrow: Clean energy as the path to prosperity for all
On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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Kerry Bowie builds diversity bridge between green-tech science and commerce
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Kerry Bowie builds diversity bridge between green-tech science and commerce
A self-described “jack-of-all-trades,” Kerry Bowie has tried his hand at a number of jobs while moving through the orbit of environmental fields. Throughout it all, he’s been driven by the goal of putting science to use by and for the broadest possible community.
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Panel aims to balance clean energy impact
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Panel aims to balance clean energy impact
A state commission that Gov. Maura Healey established by executive order in late September is to make recommendations on expediting the creation of clean energy infrastructure in Massachusetts.
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Clean energy grants promote diversity
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Clean energy grants promote diversity
New grants from the Massachusetts state government aim to lower barriers for underserved and underrepresented populations entering clean energy careers and businesses.
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