Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Bright Future of Solar Energy in New England

Experts expect global market dynamics for solar energy to change dramatically in the next year, with two important results. The price of solar photovoltaic cells (PVs) could fall by as much as 25 percent, and solar developers from Europe are … Continue reading

The Implications of FERC’s New Transmission Planning Rule for New England versus Other Regions

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) finalized an important rule on U.S. electricity transmission planning and cost allocation in July 2011, and now is responding to questions and concerns about the regulation’s implications for states, utilities, consumers and other affected … Continue reading