Demand Response

Demand response is a strategy that compensates electricity customers for reducing their consumption in response to instructions sent out electronically from the grid operator (in the case of Massachusetts, the Independent System Operator for New England, ISO-NE). Facilities that generate electricity (like power plants) are paid for the amount of Read more…

Replacing fossil fuel-fired ‘peaker plants’ can help Massachusetts meet climate goals, according to new report

Posted on January 15, 2025 Report details case studies where replacement of fossil fuel infrastructure is underway by Bhaamati Borkhetaria, Commonwealth Beacon, January 10, 2025 MASSACHUSETTS MUST CONVERT some of its existing fossil fuel infrastructure to renewable energy resources to meet its mandate of net zero emissions by 2050, according to a new report Read more…