Rep. Ed Markey took the time to sit down with us this morning after the delegate breakfast. Rep. Markey likes to get his facts straight: He had two or three advisors and staffers sitting in to confirm facts and details of the legislation we … [Read more...]
Power Plants Everywhere – What Is Going On? Westfield Plant Proposed
On Tuesday evening, residents in Westfield heard from the Energies Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) about the Board’s process for siting the plant being considered for their community. They also heard from town officials who, in … [Read more...]
Governor’s speech on green energy
... to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce this past weekend. I heard it Sunday night on 'BUR ... and it's pretty good. Here's the link ...And I really believe we must think of this as a shift in age, not merely a shift in … [Read more...]
Alternative energy in MA; pie for RI
OK, OK, I'll try to blog my way out of the Earth Day doghouse ... In the midst of a climate crisis, Massachusetts (among other states) is stepping up to the plate -- at least as far as alternative energies are concerned. WBUR is … [Read more...]
DiMasi King of the Hill?
The Globe's Lisa Wangsness has a big story on Sal DiMasi's supposed pre-eminence among the three Beacon Hill heavyweights, towering over Gov. Patrick and Senate Prez Murray.Waaaalll, maybe. First of all, I think the statute of limitations … [Read more...]
“Major clean energy & economic development announcement”
From today's schedule for the Guv:12:30 p.m. - Governor Patrick participates in a major clean energy and economic development announcement.Evergreen Solar257 Cedar Hill St .MarlboroughEvergreen has been Patrick's favorite enviro … [Read more...]