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Electricity consumed in Berkshire County is part of a broader regional system operated by ISO New England (ISO-NE), which manages the electric grid and wholesale power markets across the six New England states. As a result, the reliability, cost, and composition of our electricity supply are shaped not only by in-state generation, but by regional resources, transmission constraints, and imports from neighboring states and Canada. Figure 1. ISO-NE Electricity Supply Mix (2024)

Massachusetts is considering legislation to establish a state climate bank that would help finance energy efficiency improvements and clean energy projects for communities, businesses, and public infrastructure. The goal is to expand access to affordable financing for projects that reduce emissions and support the state’s transition to cleaner energy. The proposed bank would provide low-interest financing and work with private lenders to support investments such as building e

Berkshire County Case Study: CELG December 2024 Newsletter The Town of Becket, Massachusetts is demonstrating how small communities can lead in municipal decarbonization. With strong local leadership and the support of state and federal clean energy incentives, Becket is set to install a 15 kW Bergey Excel wind turbine behind the Town Hall—an initiative projected to reduce municipal electricity costs, bolster energy resilience, and contribute to state climate mandates. A St

Updates for the December 2025 CELG Newsletter Key State-Mandated Targets & Plans Massachusetts has adopted legally binding greenhouse-gas emission reduction targets: under the 2021 climate law, the state must reduce GHG emissions by 50% below 1990 levels by 2030 with the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 . The state’s official planning document — the Massachusetts Clean Energy & Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 — lays out pathways for emissions, clean energy deployme

Noble Carbon has re-imagined the circuit breaker for the electrified future—delivering smarter, safer, and controllable energy at the circuit level. Their smart breakers fit standard electrical panels, enabling circuit-by-circuit energy monitoring, scheduling, and optimization through an intuitive app. This modular design allows homeowners, businesses, and municipalities to upgrade incrementally without replacing entire panels. Noble Carbon’s technology provides granular load