Opponents of clean energy say it isn’t a reliable source of power. This study proves otherwise. Photo: Shutterstock.
I love New England winters. There’s nothing like downhill skiing around northern New England. But this winter’s extreme cold snaps have me starting to look forward to spring. Add to that the drastic spike in electricity costs – my electricity bills this season have doubled on average, and the rest of New England is feeling the same pressure.
So how do we keep the lights and heat on, our climate safe, and our energy bills low even in the coldest temperatures? Major players, like our regional grid operator (ISO New England) and Big Gas, insist that we must remain tied down to climate-damaging fossil fuels as the solution. Their position is in stark contrast to regional climate laws and policies that mandate cuts to polluting emissions. Clearly, we need to…