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SMART solar program update

November 19, 2017

Last week, DOER issued an announcement about the next steps in the SMART solar development process, namely the competitive procurement process that will establish the base compensation rates for new solar projects.  We've pasted the announcement below.

Announcement

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) takes this opportunity to share two significant announcements regarding the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. 

Massachusetts’ Solar Industry Stands United at Hearing on Net Metering Caps

October 4, 2017
PRESS RELEASE Boston, MA (October 3, 2017) – Industry associations and leading advocates representing Massachusetts’ 495 solar employers, 15,000 solar employees and countless solar customers and supporters, today highlighted the need for immediate action on a suite of bills critical to job creation and economic development in the Commonwealth.

Energy Storage = Resilience plus Cost Savings in Sterling

September 25, 2017

A new video detailing the economic and emergency preparedness benefits of the battery storage system in the town of Sterling, Massachusetts has been released by the non-profit 

Redesigning for Resilience

September 22, 2017

Think about this... 20% of Florida lost their power for 5 days or more. 

Sierra Club - Solar is Worth Fighting For

September 21, 2017

Sierra Club launched a video today in collaboration with Golden Globe-winning actor John Leguizamo called "Solar 101." 

Despite popularity and record-breaking growth, rooftop solar is increasingly under attack. Learn why solar energy is worth fighting for in under two minutes! 

MassSolar before and after the eclipse

August 22, 2017

Take a look at how much the solar eclipse affected production for MassSolar installations. Here is a graph that shows total production from 6 systems with a total system size of 78kW spread from central Mass to Eastern Mass. 

100% Renewable Boston

August 9, 2017

A report released last week by Environment Massachusetts outlines steps the City of Boston can take in order to be powered 100% by renewable energy.

According to Environment Massachusetts: Boston residents are feeling the impacts of our dependence on dirty energy like oil and gas — from rising sea levels and severe storms to asthma attacks and missed days of school and work.

SMART falls short and risks future of solar in Massachusetts

July 3, 2017

A new solar incentive program, known as SMART, has been proposed to support the continued development of solar in Massachusetts.  A range of issues with the program, however, threaten the continued viability of key market segments, including community shared and low income solar.

How would the SMART solar incentive program work?

July 3, 2017

On June 5, 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued emergency regulations establishing the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program.

Solar industry reacts to SMART program draft regulations

June 6, 2017

Massachusetts Clean Energy Advocates Welcome SMART Program Release

With modifications, new solar regulations could lay foundation for expanding savings, jobs in the Commonwealth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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