State Senator Mike Barrett offers a brilliant tour of the horizon on climate and energy issues in this podcast conversation with me.
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, flooding, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Building Sector Emissions Update
This post offers updated estimates and analysis of trends for CO2 emissions from buildings for Massachusetts and other northeastern states.
Electric Rates
This post offers some analysis and recent history of electric rates.
Utility Gas Rate Relief
Many have spoken out about high utility bills this winter, especially gas bills. On Friday, the Department of Public Utilities responded with orders cutting costs.
Get the right heat pump in 2025
Two generations of heat pumps will be on the market in 2025; consumers would be well-advised to make sure that they install the latest generation.
Summary of Climate Bill
I was very pleased to support the negotiated package which bridged very different initial approaches by the House and Senate.