Green Energy Consumers Alliance
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We are a nonprofit organization that empowers consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon world. greenenergyconsumers.org
Heating oil is now $5.98/gallon on average in MA (nearly double last year's price), and lawmakers are debating a $1B cut from Mass Save. This is exactly the wrong moment to pull back on efficiency programs! blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/rising-...
Rising Fuel Prices Make Mass Save More Important Than Ever
MA heating oil is up 70% compared to last year. Learn why rising fuel prices make Mass Save more important than ever.
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#DataCenters are driving up electricity prices nationwide. Massachusetts is pausing tax exemptions, cities are enacting moratoriums, and lawmakers are negotiating new rules. We break down what's happening and the policies that could protect ratepayers. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/data-ce...
What is Massachusetts Doing About Data Centers?
Data centers are driving up electricity prices nationwide. Here's how Massachusetts is responding and what policies could protect ratepayers.
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A $1 BILLION cut to Mass Save could mean layoffs for thousands of workers in Massachusetts. Contact your state Rep and Senator today and tell them: protect Mass Save, protect clean energy jobs. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/save-th...
Save the Jobs at Mass Save
A proposed $1 billion cut to Mass Save could gut clean energy jobs and set back MA's climate goals. Here's what's at stake — and how to act.
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Yes, the US #EV market has taken some hits this year; Ford's F-150 Lightning, Honda's Prologue, and several other models are getting pulled from showrooms. But the full picture is more encouraging than the headlines suggest. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/car-cor...
Electric Car Corner: Summer 2026
US EV sales dipped, but there's good news too. Get the Summer 2026 rundown on available models, new launches, and upcoming EVs to watch.
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Your electric bill is paying for more than just power... It's covering expensive shareholder financing, too. Securitization uses more low-interest bonds instead of high-cost equity to pay off debt. Simple fix, real savings for ratepayers. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/securit...
Securitization Can Lower Electricity Bills
Securitization can cut electricity bills by replacing costly utility equity financing with low-interest bonds. See how and why MA and other states are using it.
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It pays to plug in your electric car! Massachusetts launched a new Vehicle-to-Grid program that allows #EV owners to earn money by sending electricity back to the grid during peak demand (when it matters most). blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/v2g-pro...
It Pays to Plug In Your EV: New Vehicle-To-Grid Program In Massachusetts
MA launches Vehicle-to-Grid program that allows EV owners to earn money by sending electricity back to the grid when it matters most (during peak demand).
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Rhode Island's ChargeRI program offers rebates for electric vehicle charging equipment installation, promoting affordable clean transportation for residents and businesses. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/new-ev-...
New EV Charging Rebate Program for Rhode Islanders!
Rhode Island's ChargeRI program offers rebates for electric vehicle charging equipment installation, promoting affordable clean transportation for residents and businesses.
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Discover renter-friendly energy technologies that can lower your bills and enhance home comfort! blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/save-on...
Save on Renter-Friendly Devices That Could Lower Your Energy Bill
Discover renter-friendly energy technologies that can lower your bills and enhance home comfort.
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Want to optimize your home energy use? We're hosting a webinar series all about ConnectedSolutions—the program that pays you to help balance the grid. See the full schedule and sign up here: info.greenenergyconsumers.org/connectedsol...
Save Mass Save! The MA Senate is preparing an energy bill, but a proposed $1B cut to the state's energy efficiency program would jeopardize thousands of jobs and our #climate progress. There are better ways to make energy affordable. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/coming-...
Coming Soon: Massachusetts Senate Energy Bill
Mass Save is under threat! The MA Senate is preparing an energy bill, but a proposed $1B cut would jeopardize thousands of jobs and our climate progress.
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Discover how your smart thermostat can help you earn money while reducing energy consumption during peak demand hours through the ConnectedSolutions program. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/your-sm...
Your Smart Thermostat Can Help You Make Money—Here’s How
Discover how your smart thermostat can help you earn money while reducing energy consumption during peak demand hours through the ConnectedSolutions program.
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Prepare for summer by joining our #ShaveThePeak program and begin receiving alerts to reduce energy use when it matters most. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/summer-...
Summer is Coming. Time to Shave the Peak!
Prepare for summer by joining our Shave the Peak program and begin receiving alerts to reduce energy use when it matters most.
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On Tuesday evening, the Coastal Resource Management Council of Rhode Island (CRMC) unanimously approved the SouthCoast wind project! This #OffshoreWind development has the potential to generate over 2,400 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, or enough to power over one million homes. southcoastwind.com
Massachusetts residents can earn rewards by reducing peak energy demand through Eversource and National Grid's ConnectedSolutions program. Join now to save money and help the environment. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/how-mas...
How Massachusetts Residents Can Get Paid to Help Lower Peak Energy Demand
Massachusetts residents can earn rewards by reducing peak energy demand through Eversource and National Grid's ConnectedSolutions program. Join now to save money and help the environment.
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Rhode Island's legislative session is wrapping up soon. Here's an update on the state's budget and building decarbonization legislation—both are critical to meeting the emissions-reduction mandates in the #ActOnClimate. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/budget-...
Budget & Benchmarking: Where Rhode Island Stands As Session Nears End
Rhode Island's legislative session is wrapping up soon. Here's an update on the state's budget and building decarbonization legislation—both are critical to meeting the emissions-reduction mandates in...
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New Energy Options For All - Discover our new initiative to provide affordable, resilient energy technology to all households, ensuring no one is left behind in the clean energy transition. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/new-ene...
New Energy Options For All
Discover our new initiative to provide affordable, resilient energy technology to all, ensuring no one is left behind in the clean energy transition.
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Politicians touting an "all of the above" energy approach overlook the failures of our current system. We need to commit to clean energy and affordability! blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/all-of-...
"All of the Above" Energy Policy Is Already Here... It's Not Good Enough.
Politicians touting an "all of the above" energy approach overlook the failures of our current system. We need to commit to clean energy and affordability.
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Reforming Massachusetts' clean energy standards could save $1 billion over the next decade, reducing electricity bills without harming emissions goals. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/lets-sa...
Let’s Save $1 Billion by Reforming Our Clean Energy Standards
Reforming Massachusetts' clean energy standards could save $1 billion over the next decade, reducing electricity bills without harming emissions goals.
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Rising electricity prices highlight the pitfalls of relying on natural gas. Clean energy alternatives like wind and solar are essential for affordability. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/natural...
Natural Gas-Fired Power Is Not Getting Any Cheaper
Rising electricity prices highlight the pitfalls of relying on natural gas. Clean energy alternatives like wind and solar are essential for affordability.
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Executive Director Larry Chretien and Board Member Mary Wambui were on Boston Public Radio with hosts Margery Eagan and Jim Braude. Here's Larry defending our clean energy programs, particularly Mass Save. youtu.be/8KuSupLyN80
Why the House is proposing to slash Mass Save budget
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Just in time for #EarthDay! A recent court ruling halts unlawful federal actions against clean energy, paving the way for wind and solar projects and supporting a sustainable energy future. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/earth-d...
Earth Day Victory: The Courts Side with Clean Energy
Just in time for #EarthDay! A recent court ruling halts unlawful federal actions against clean energy, paving the way for wind and solar projects and supporting a sustainable energy future.
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Oil and gas prices are causing your electric bills to spike! Renewable energy reduces our reliance on volatile and polluting fossil fuels, leading to an electric grid that is cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable. youtu.be/-kp8yXSH--c
Renewable Energy & The Price Suppression Effect
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Eversource launches a managed charging program for Massachusetts #EV drivers, offering incentives for off-peak charging to promote energy efficiency. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/new-man...
New Managed Charging Program For Eversource Customers
Eversource launches a managed charging program for Massachusetts EV drivers, offering incentives for off-peak charging to promote energy efficiency.
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Discover how #renewable energy reduces #electricity prices on the wholesale market, offering significant #savings and stability against volatile fossil fuel prices. Read on to learn more. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/how-ren...
How Renewable Energy Lowers the Price of Electricity on the Wholesale Market
Discover how renewable energy reduces electricity prices on the wholesale market, offering significant savings and stability against volatile fossil fuel prices. Read on to learn more.
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Over the next few years, utilities are rolling out "smart" meters—and they are a game-changer for the clean energy transition. Join our webinar on 3/17 to learn more: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) repeal of the endangerment finding weakens greenhouse gas regulations, but state leadership and advocacy can still make a significant impact in combating climate change. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/we-are-...
Rhode Island's climate commitment is at a crossroads! Despite the landmark #ActOnClimate, progress has stalled, and the proposed FY27 Budget threatens to undermine the state's clean energy goals. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/rhode-i...
Rhode Island State Agencies Give Up on Clean Energy and the Act on Climate
Rhode Island's proposed FY27 Budget undermines clean energy initiatives, threatening the state's climate goals and the future of offshore wind and solar development.
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Green Energy Consumers is trying to bring seasonal heat pump rates to Rhode Island. Here, Amanda Barker explains it all in a great 15 minute interview with Bruce Biewald and Jeannie Ramey of the Energy Nerd Show. energynerdshow.com/episodes/new...
New Electric Rates for Heat Pumps in Massachusetts! (w/Amanda Barker) — Energy Nerd Show
Audio only on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Energy Nerd Show Links for more info on today's topic: Green Energy Consumers Alliance: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/ New Rates: https://www.gr...
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Green Energy Consumers joins a lawsuit against federal actions hindering #wind and #solar development, aiming to protect affordable clean energy access and combat rising electricity costs. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/green-e...
Massachusetts House Bill 4744 threatens to undermine clean energy progress by stripping the social cost of carbon from the state's energy efficiency program, Mass Save. #ActionAlert blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/environ...
Don't Look Up: The Environmental Consequences of Mass. House of Representatives' Energy Bill
Massachusetts House Bill 4744 threatens to undermine clean energy progress by stripping the social cost of carbon from the state's energy efficiency program, Mass Save.
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