Massachusetts News
The following news clips highlight Massachusetts involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
June 12, 2013
DOI Announces First Offshore Renewable Energy Lease Sale
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will auction in July nearly 165,000 acres Rhode Island and Massachusetts for offshore wind energy development. More
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
December 5, 2012
DOI Announces Renewable Energy Offshore Lease Sales
The Department of the Interior (DOI) and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced competitive lease sales for renewable energy development of two wind energy areas offshore of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia. More
November 28, 2012
Massachusetts Tests New Home Energy Audit Program
Homeowners in western Massachusetts can now get a "energy performance score" (EPS) showing their homes' level of energy efficiency expressed in a single, miles-per-gallon type number to help them make informed improvement decisions. More
October 18, 2012
Massachusetts Offers $1 Million for Clean Energy Firms
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) released a request for proposals as part of its new $1 million program to further the development of clean energy technology in Massachusetts. More
October 17, 2012
Massachusetts Again Tops State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts topped the list of energy efficient states for the second year, according to a report released by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. More
September 13, 2012
Wellesley Becomes First EPA Green Power Community in Massachusetts
Largely as a result of a local voluntary green power program, the town of Wellesley has become the first in Massachusetts to become a member of the EPA's Green Power Community. More
August 8, 2012
Six New England States Launch Regional Renewable Energy Initiative
The New England Governors' Conference has passed a resolution to launch a coordinated regional procurement of renewable energy. As a result, a request for proposals will be issued in 2013 for renewable energy projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More
July 5, 2012
Administration Makes Major Advances in Energy Efficiency Access
The Obama Administration announced that 36 new members have joined the Better Buildings Challenge. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
