Here’s a statement from our friends at the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT): Our condolences to those affected by the Columbia Gas system failure on September 13, 2018. One dead, many injured, at least 50 structures damaged or destroyed in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. Earlier on Sept. 13, Columbia Gas released this statement about… [Read More]
Berkshire Node News
Resolution of the town of Windsor in support of 100 percent renewable energy
Congratulations to Stu Besnoff and the Town of Windsor! The full 100% renewable energy resolution (below) has passed! WHEREAS, too much of Massachusetts’ energy comes from fossil fuels that pollute our air and water and alter our climate; and, WHEREAS, Massachusetts communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change; and, WHEREAS, the town of… [Read More]
Join us for our Holiday Party!
Join with 350 Mass Berkshire Node Friends for some relaxing social time! Holiday Party Wednesday, December 20th 5:30-8:30pm UU Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield Bring yourself! Bring food and/or drink! Bring an instrument (your voice, guitar, ukulele, maracas, tamborines, drums, whatever!) Email info@350ma-berkshires.org if you have questions. See you there! Happy Holidays! …from the… [Read More]
Stand Up, Charlie
When our governor, Charlie Baker, is asked to stop supporting new fracked gas infrastructure, he says he wants to “keep his options open.” We know the only safe option is NO MORE FRACKED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE. Decisions about powering our regional (New England) electric grid are highly influenced by the governors of the NE states. Massachusetts… [Read More]
ISO-New England… what is it, exactly?
ISO-NE (Independent Systems Operator) manages our regional grid to ensure the availability of reliable electricity at competitive prices. ISO oversees the markets where wholesale electricity is bought and sold, and performs analyses and planning for the next 10 years. ˃ Most members of ISO-NE came from the fossil fuel industry, so it’s not surprising… [Read More]
“Gas Summit” Spotlights an Unusual Collaboration
Special thanks to Frank Farkas for this special report. MIT’s Sloan School was the setting for a “Gas Summit” on October 3rd, officially titled, “Common Goals, Uncommon Partners: Seeking Solutions to Reduce Methane Emissions.” The conference was essentially a report on an ongoing collaboration between a coalition of environmental and environmental justice groups (including HEET, Clean Water Action,… [Read More]
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