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A New Era for Clean Energy Permitting in Massachusetts

07/07/2026   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee

On July 1, 2026, Massachusetts began accepting applications under a fundamentally redesigned permitting framework for clean energy infrastructure, including solar,... Read More »

Explained: Massachusetts SMART program changes in 2026

06/18/2026   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee

On May 19, 2026, the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) approved a full redesign of the Commonwealth’s primary solar incentive program,... Read More »

The 5% Safe Harbor May Be Back, But Questions Remain

06/09/2026   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee

On June 6, 2026, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down IRS... Read More »

Battery storage moves forward in Massachusetts as barriers fall

03/25/2026   |   BY jegiangregorio

Development and construction of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Massachusetts has become more feasible as a result of expanded statutory... Read More »

5 Key Considerations for Energy Developers Looking to Lease from States, Cities and Towns

05/08/2025   |   BY Daniel S. Guenther and Beth A. Goldstein

Developers looking to site their next project often seek out opportunities offered by private parties and may be overlooking those... Read More »

Beth A. Goldstein named “Energy & Environmental Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal

07/20/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Beth A. Goldstein has been named to The National Law Journal’s (NLJ) fifth annual list of “Energy & Environmental Trailblazers.”... Read More »

In Celebration of Women: Women in Renewable Energy Q&As

06/25/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

In March, our firm’s Women’s Initiative began its “In Celebration of Women Q&A Series” in honor of International Women’s Month, first highlighting female S&L... Read More »

Why “Maine Won’t Wait” on Climate Action and What the Rush Means for Developers

01/05/2021   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee

In 2019, Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, addressed the United Nations, laying out a plan for the state to reach carbon... Read More »

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Extension to Tax Credits Provides Relief to the Renewable Energy Industry

06/02/2020   |   BY Beth A. Goldstein and Tanya M. Larrabee

The United States Treasury Department formally extended the eligibility deadlines for Production Tax Credits (PTC) and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)... Read More »

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Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Emergency Regulations Update

05/20/2020   |   BY Beth A. Goldstein and Tanya M. Larrabee

On April 15, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources released its long-awaited updates to the state’s Solar Massachusetts Renewable... Read More »

Northeast State Solar Programs in Light of COVID-19

04/22/2020   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee and Amy L. Hahn

COVID-19 is impacting industries across the globe and clean energy is no exception. As the pandemic continues to influence economic... Read More »

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Client Alert: Wash Your Hands, Then Check Your Force Majeure Provisions

03/09/2020   |   BY Tanya M. Larrabee

As the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) intensifies, so does the likelihood that the virus will affect the solar and storage... Read More »