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DIY balcony solar gains traction in New England
energy14 days ago

DIY balcony solar gains traction in New England

Six New England states are considering bills to legalize plug-in balcony solar kits that connect to a standard outlet (up to 1,200 watts), enabling renters and homeowners to cut energy bills without rooftop installs. The proposals vary by state but generally require safety certification and would remove interconnection requirements, with Maine nearing final passage and NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI at different stages. Kit prices are around $3 per watt and could fall as adoption grows, and supporters say the policy has bipartisan appeal and little fiscal impact. The push underscores high regional energy costs and a national trend toward DIY solar.

via Canary Media|
#balcony-solar#energy#energy-prices
New England Eyes Plug-In Solar to Bring Solar Power to Renters
energy1 month ago

New England Eyes Plug-In Solar to Bring Solar Power to Renters

Lawmakers in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are weighing bills to allow small plug-in solar panels that connect to home outlets, removing the need for rooftop installations and potentially lowering electricity bills for renters and others without easy access to rooftop solar. The approach mirrors European adoption and Utah’s 2025 lead, but would require updated electrical codes and national safety certifications before widespread sale; costs can reach up to about $2,000, and critics say it won’t be a universal solution, though supporters argue prices could fall with broader adoption and that the technology offers a practical entry point to clean energy for renters and apartments.

via Inside Climate News|
#energy#legislation#new-england
New England braced for marathon snowstorm dumping up to 2 feet
weather2 months ago

New England braced for marathon snowstorm dumping up to 2 feet

A major New England snowstorm is expected this weekend, with Boston likely to receive 15–20 inches and some areas approaching 2 feet. Snow begins Sunday with very heavy rates (up to 2–4 inches per hour) and near whiteout conditions, continuing into Monday. Winds 25–35 mph will create slick roads and dangerous wind chills into Tuesday. Residents should finish shopping, stock up on supplies, avoid travel during peak storm, and prepare homes and vehicles for power outages, with multiple rounds of shoveling as temperatures drop into the teens after the storm.

via WBUR|
#boston#new-england#preparedness
Weekend Snow to Blankets 1,500-Mile Arc From Florida to Maine
weather2 months ago

Weekend Snow to Blankets 1,500-Mile Arc From Florida to Maine

A weekend winter storm will bring accumulating snow along a 1,500-mile stretch from Florida to Maine, including a rare snow event in parts of the South (Florida Panhandle) with palm trees dusted in the morning; advisories extend to central Georgia near Macon and Southeastern Alabama, where several inches of heavy, wet snow are possible, as the system spreads into the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and New England.

via The Washington Post|
#new-england#new-york#snow-storms
energy6 months ago

Judge Allows Restart of Rhode Island Offshore Wind Project

A judge has allowed the Revolution Wind offshore wind project in New England to resume construction after a halt ordered by the Trump administration, with ongoing investigations into national security impacts. The project supplies power to Rhode Island and Connecticut, and the decision is seen as positive for regional energy reliability and local jobs, despite potential legal challenges ahead.

via Politico|
#construction-restart#energy#legal-dispute