Massachusetts is the only New England State that relies significantly on coal-fired plants, with coal accounting for one-fourth of electricity generation.

~U.S. Energy Information Administration

MASS AREA is a diverse group of business, labor, and community leaders committed to finding clean, low-cost and reliable electricity solutions that foster prosperity for all.

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Resources:

Affordable Energy News Archives - Click here

 

 


Issue Briefs and Reports

Mass AREA issue brief titled, DIGGING DEEP: Harnessing the earth’s solar energy.

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Mass AREA Issue Brief- The Effects of Energy Costs on The Less Fortunate

Mass AREA Statement– 2007 Summer Power Challenges

10 Steps to a More Affordable Reliable Massachusetts Power Supply Issue Brief

Mass AREA Issue Brief – Liquid Natural

Gas

Official Mass AREA Statement to Policy

Makers on Liquid Natural Gas

New England Energy Alliance - Consumer Attitudes on Electricity Issues Survey Results

Issue Brief -- Base Load Supply: The Foundation of the Electricity Grid

 

 

Helpful Websites

ISO-New England

New England Energy Alliance

Northeast Energy Star

Energy Saving Tips - The Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

ISO-New England: Controlling Electricity Costs