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A way to help Puerto Rico

October 13, 2017 By Charley on the MTA

In no way should private charity ever be expected to replace large-scale government assistance -- at which the Trump administration is unconscionably, "unimaginably" failing. But there's been talk that Puerto Rico should rebuild its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: puerto-rico, solar-power

Electricity rates will drop for the summer – but are you ready for next winter?

June 15, 2015 By John Tehan

With the recent news about the net-metering cap and the republishing to the front page of Lynne's post "Going Solar: A Massachusetts Journey", interest in solar power has been high around these parts, so I thought I would keep it going with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: Chronicle, national-grid, solar-power, wcvb

Solar Power Economics: Should you own or lease your system?

July 31, 2013 By John Tehan

Many people still question if solar power is a cost-effective solution for families and businesses, but in Massachusetts the question has been definitively answered with a resounding "YES!". Consider this: A 5,000 watt system (20 panels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: massachusetts-clean-energy-center, solar-power

The Economics of Solar Power, 2012 Edition

May 19, 2012 By John Tehan

I was laid off from my job as a software engineer in January, and I went back to work selling solar power systems for a local firm called Second Generation Energy, LLC. I prefer this line of work to writing systems for the 1%! Last year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: climate-change, massachusetts-clean-energy-center, Solar Renewable Energy Certificates, solar-power

On Not Doing 9/11, Or, Right Now, I’ve Got A Desk To Clear

September 11, 2011 By fake-consultant

I’m going to be really honest with you: after all the fights at the mall to get just the right present for everybody and the giant hassle of going to the Post Office so I can get the perfect stamps for my cards – and then worrying that I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ADAP, aids, CoalCares, energy, environment, Fossil Fuels, lbgt, Not 9/11, Peabody Energy, politics, solar-power, The Yes Men, YesLab

Updated: The economics of residential solar power in MA

January 3, 2011 By John Tehan

I'm updating this diary to add the video of Jamie Eldrige's remarks at Kate Donaghue's place in Westboro, showing off her new solar panels: For the purpose of this post, we'll use a typical residential solar power system, which consists of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: commonwealth-solar, massachusetts-clean-energy-center, solar-power

In light of the disasters, what we need to do NOW (Good Politics+Good Policy=Good Future)

May 21, 2010 By jumbowonk

An exclusively clean energy bill will have great results for relatively little cost, and will be very popular as well.  It reduces our dependence on foreign oil, helps prevent more disasters like these, creates jobs, and, if a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: clean-energy, coal, coal-mine-disaster, national, oil, oil-rig-disaster, solar-power, wind-power

Why can’t stimulus funds or loans save this project?

January 10, 2010 By janalfi

No Sun, Just Clouds BROCKTON - It was hailed as the first solar-powered condominium development in New England: Johnson Square Village would feature 26 town house condos equipped with rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient heating systems, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: green, solar-power

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masspolicy MassPolicyReport @masspolicy ·
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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn't happen in Massachusetts due to 'red flag' laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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Lawmakers self congratulate that what happened in Nashville likely wouldn’t happen in Massachusetts due to ‘red flag’ laws, ignore all facts of this case. https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/lawmakers-self-congratulate-that-what-happened-in-nashville-likely-wouldnt-happen-in-massachusetts-due-to-red-flag-laws-ignore-all-facts-of-this-case/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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“Overall, nearly 57,000 more people moved out of Massachusetts between July 2021 through July 2022, according to previously released census data, one of the highest rates of domestic migration in the nation.” #mapoli

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/mass-losing-residents-to-other-states-census-data-shows/article_7597cc14-ce31-11ed-a24c-6b3bc379e98a.html #mapoli

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jonathancohn Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn @jonathancohn ·
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"Of those, 94% have no expiration dates, the panel noted in it's latest report. At least 80% of the tax expenditures were approved prior to the 1990s, they said." #mapoli https://www.eagletribune.com/news/few-state-tax-breaks-have-sunset-dates/article_fe344606-cf21-11ed-97a8-5f9daacb2b50.html

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Travel nurses fill a gap but also create problems - CommonWealth Magazine https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/03/31/travel-nurses-fill-a-gap-but-also-create-problems-commonwealth-magazine/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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lisakashinsky Lisa Kashinsky @lisakashinsky ·
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Morning, Mass. ☀️ Trump’s indictment is uncharted territory. But it’s fueling familiar divides among Republicans here. Who's reacting/what they're saying. Plus:
— Mariano previews House tax-relief package
— SJC backs Boston on vax mandate #mapoli #bospoli https://politi.co/3ZuiJW3

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