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Three offshore wind farms selected for contracts in Mass., R.I.
Together, these awards are the largest to date in New England and Massachusetts. The three Massachusetts selections, totaling 2,678 mw, represent nearly 20 percent of the state's overall electricity demand, according to Gov. Maura Healey's office. -
Electric trains on track for Fairmount commuter rail by 2028
The promise of electric trains with a new $54-million deal triggered an early celebration with state officials. -
State denies permit for discharge of Pilgrim Nuclear's radioactive water
The Department of Environmental Protection says releasing Pilgrim’s wastewater — radioactive or not — into Cape Cod Bay is illegal under the Ocean Sanctuaries Act. -
Vineyard Wind damaged blade could fall soon
As of late Wednesday night part of a blade from an offshore Vineyard Wind turbine was dangling and threatening to snap. -
Wind farm debris on Nantucket beaches causes high-summer pain
Nantucket is facing a prolonged clean-up, potentially, after debris from a broken offshore wind turbine blade has begun washing up on the island's south-facing beaches. -
It's struggle city to get rid of hazardous household waste in Boston
Residents across Massachusetts deal with fees, few pickup dates, and long lines. -
Worcester found a solution to the lifeguard shortage
And it's pretty straightforward — a partnership with the YMCA. We wade through those stories and more on Under the Radar's Local News Roundtable. -
New loan program will help Massachusetts homeowners go green
Loans of up to $100,000 will be available for projects that cut a home’s energy usage by 20%, including heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and more. -
EPA regional administrator celebrates federal investments this Earth Day
The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will support people on the ground, but there's still a lag in rollout. -
The pros and pitfalls of hydrogen power, according to MIT energy expert
Hydrogen can be a substitute for fossil fuels, says MIT's Robert Stoner. But it's not without critics.