Power Source

New England’s energy system is at a crossroads. Economics and climate concerns are driving a shift away from coal and oil, but experts remain divided on…

On a cold but sunny day last month, about a hundred people rallied in front of the Massachusetts State House, hoisting signs that read “Green the grid,”…

Many homeowners install renewable energy technologies like solar panels in an effort to become less dependent on conventional energy sources. But could an…

When it comes to energy hogs and inefficiency, ice rinks rank among the worst. But not the new one in Falmouth. Not only is this eco-friendly ice arena…

Keeping an island 30 miles off the mainland supplied with fuel and electricity is hard enough, and on Nantucket, there’s also the need to account for the…

There are a lot of upsides to plug-in electric vehicles, which is why state and federal officials are pushing hard to bring them into the mainstream. The…

Utility company officials don't usually make house calls. But NStar spokesperson Michael Durand agreed to sit down with an NStar customer and talk about…

Boothbay, Maine has a message for end-of-the-line towns around New England: you could make the whole grid stronger.Boothbay Harbor is a quaint village on…

I am not someone who is usually obsessed with my energy consumption. Our house is pretty tight and well-insulated, and we use a relatively modest amount…

Here’s a question for you: how much electricity did you use last month? That’s not how much did you pay on your electric bill – but how much electric…