Eversource, National Grid and Unitil say they do not plan to renegotiate power purchase agreements with Commonwealth Wind and Mayflower Wind
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Posted inOffshore Wind
Major Massachusetts offshore wind project no longer viable
Last week, Commonwealth Wind filed a motion for a one-month delay in DPU’s review, telling the state that their project can no longer move forward as planned.
Posted inElection 2022
Healey and Diehl clash in first debate of governor’s race
Democrat Healey has been the odds-on favorite since before she formally entered the race, but Republican Diehl is hoping that enthusiasm for repealing an immigrant licensing law will help carry him to victory.
Posted inImmigration
Gov. Baker opens Cape Cod base to immigrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard
“It is disgusting and abhorrent that an out-of-state governor has decided to engage in what is tantamount to a form of human trafficking for pure political games.” — Senate President Karen Spilka
Posted inElection 2022
Diehl wins GOP primary for governor, will face Healey in November
Though polling of potential general election match-ups has been scarce, Healey is clearly the favorite as the general election gets started. A June poll had Healey beating Diehl by 31 points and a July survey showed Healey leading Diehl by 31 points.
Posted inImmigration
Lawmakers override Gov. Baker’s veto, enacting law to allow immigrant driver’s licenses
When the new law takes effect in July of 2023, immigrants without legal status will be eligible for standard state driver’s licenses if they show documents proving their identity, date of birth and residency in Massachusetts.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Bill to bolster offshore wind energy breezes through House
New Bedford will benefit greatly from the legislation, with “increased high-paying jobs and workforce training initiatives; a procurement process that prioritizes economic development and diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a commitment to protect the fishing industry and coastal environment.” said state Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral
Posted inOffshore Wind
House rallying behind new supports for offshore wind industry
The bill would change how the state procures electricity, create new tax credits and incentives for offshore wind companies, impose new environmental and fishing-related requirements on offshore wind projects, encourage modernizing the electrical grid, and jumpstart training programs for offshore wind jobs.
Posted inOffshore Wind
House ready to move on offshore wind law changes this week
“We had a tremendous advantage, and it is beginning to slip. We’re hoping to create an industry and we just had two companies bid … That’s why we’re doing this, we want that universe to get bigger.” — House Speaker Ron Mariano
Posted inCOVID-19
Federal COVID-19 aid brings hope to mayors across America, survey finds
Mayor Mitchell has proposed spending $18 million on arts, culture and hospitality; $13 million for neighborhood stabilization and housing; $11 million for enhancement to open space; and significant sums on other investments.