Government Policies Discussions

The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?

Massachusetts,Solar,Wind energy,Energy Policy,Omnibus Bill,State Policy

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical utilities to acquire 1,200 MW of offshore wi… more...

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The TPP In A Nutshell – Too Risky for the Environment:

Government,TPP,Enviornment,Trade,Legislation,Trade Deal,P4,Nature Conservation,Conservation,Deforestation

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements ever proposed. In 2005, a similar deal, the P4 trade agreement was crafted by Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore. The P4 removed tariffs on most of… more...

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The MA Stretch Code: Reaching For More

Green Building,Government,Green Building Policy,Stretch Code,MA,Regulation,MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs,BBRS

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

In 2009, the Stretch Energy Code was added to the Massachusetts building code as an optional appendix for cities and towns to provide a streamlined and cost effective route to achieving approximately 20% better energy efficiency for new res… more...

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Dubai Sets Ambitious Goals To Go Green

clean energy,Energy Policy,Solar Energy,Green Energy,climate policy,Dubai,Dubai Supreme Council of Energy,,MENA

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

After a recent convening of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it seems that Dubai is committed to invest in green energy. In fact, Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to launch a clean energy strategy … more...

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COP21: Will The Agreement Remain a Climate Change Success Story?

clean energy,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,future

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

As the negative impacts of climate change become more imminent and dire, it becomes necessary for all countries to band together in the fight against climate change. The 2015 COP21 convention gives us hope that nations are willing to agree … more...

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COP21: What Does the Paris Agreement Do - And Not Do?

Climate Change,clean energy,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Thanks to expansive and comprehensive media coverage, millions of people have heard or seen the words “COP21” or the “Paris Agreement” at some point in the past year, and millions more people are aware of the dangers of climate chan… more...

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A Window Into International Climate Policy

Climate Change,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,Climate News

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Since the 1970s, the climate community has worked tirelessly to establish a credible scientific basis for anthropogenic climate change. Though climate change deniers still exist, ever since the International Panel for Climate Change (the IP… more...

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MA State House: Energized To Discuss New Energy Bill

Energy,Massachusetts,Wind,Policy,Energy Bill,Hydro

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

This past Wednesday, there was tension in the Massachusetts House, as state representatives began debating a new energy bill. The bill requires MA utilities to seek out long-term contracts to purchase 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind power … more...

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Massachusetts Renewable Energy Policy Survival Guide

Energy,Massachusetts,Energy Policy,Green

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Clean energy policy in Massachusetts is focused on balancing the state's need for affordable energy with its environmental and economic needs. Decisions on policy are made by our State Representatives and Senators, as well as by local gover… more...

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The Green Brick Wall

by StyroHome Super Insulated, Passive House, Net Zero

If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisible Green Wall. This means that nobody knows hoe to handle project. This is because of the lack of interest of Government and educat… more...

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