Massachusetts officials will not require utilities to solicit proposals for an independent transmission network for the 1,600 MW of offshore wind energy already procured, but recommended bundling transmission in its next OSW solicitation.

Officials from New England’s six states described their efforts to advance renewable energy goals despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Stakeholders urged BOEM to approve the 800-MW Vineyard Wind offshore wind project along with the 1-nautical-mile turbine spacing advocated by developers.

The NEPOOL Markets and Reliability committees heard presentations on studies on how increasing renewables and electrification will affect the ISO-NE grid.

ISO-NE Monitor David Patton presented his 2019 assessment of the RTO, comparing its markets with others in the East and making several recommendations.

Connecticut and Massachusetts are continuing efforts to modernize their electric grids despite the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 400 people tuned into the 166th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable hosted online by Raab Associates.

Massachusetts’ two senators urged ISO New England to prioritize the environment when evaluating responses to a transmission RFP.

The COVID-19 pandemic might not have impacted Eversource’s first-quarter earnings, but it is affecting it as a utility and developer of offshore wind energy projects.

About 150 people gathered in Auburndale, Mass., for the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association's Renewable Energy Conference.