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Explained: Massachusetts SMART program changes in 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
In 2019, Maine’s Governor, Janet Mills, addressed the United Nations, laying out a plan for the state to reach carbon... Read More »
Extension to Tax Credits Provides Relief to the Renewable Energy Industry
The United States Treasury Department formally extended the eligibility deadlines for Production Tax Credits (PTC) and Investment Tax Credits (ITC)... Read More »
Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Emergency Regulations Update
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
COVID-19 is impacting industries across the globe and clean energy is no exception. As the pandemic continues to influence economic... Read More »
Client Alert: Wash Your Hands, Then Check Your Force Majeure Provisions
As the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19) intensifies, so does the likelihood that the virus will affect the solar and storage... Read More »











