New England Needs to Ramp Up Renewable Energy Production

Reaching 2050 Targets Requires Ramping Up the Addition of New Clean Energy Resources to 4–7 GW per Year

Like many regions in North America and around the globe, New England has committed to achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. A new study prepared by economists at The Brattle Group has found that achieving these goals, while feasible, will require New England to significantly accelerate clean energy resource deployment. The Brattle study reviewed the GHG reduction targets across New England and found that achieving these ambitious GHG goals requires adding clean... ... More: Official Press Release The Brattle Group

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