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Massachusetts is Acting on Green Initiatives

The state of Massachusetts is one of the few states on the forefront of sustainable energy actions.  Today, we know climate change is a very relevant subject among politicians in the federal government, as well as local governments. With the realization that this is a very fast-growing problem, we need to act quickly. How is…

Massachusetts Ranks First in 2019 Community Power Scorecard

The 2019 Community Power Scorecard is in, and Massachusetts won first place, demonstrating our state’s outstanding commitment to energy policies that benefit the environment. Community Power Scorecard Released on an annual basis by the Energy Democracy Initiative of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, the Community Power Scorecard tracks and gives composite scores for states based…

Building Green in 2019: Office Design Trends Changing Top Companies

2018 was a record-breaking year for Massachusetts. The state was ranked first in energy efficiency and increased power savings by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy in their 12th annual report. A feat that we are proud to be a part of at Pope Energy. Now, as we look forward to the future, we…

U.S. Energy Storage Expected to Double in 2019

Companies and municipalities around the country and the world are constantly pushing the green energy movement forward into the future, offering innovation and inspiration for renewable energy and technologies this year. U.S. energy storage in 2019 In 2019, energy storage in the U.S. is expected to double. Supported by new policies, technology, and start-ups in…

Advantages of a Commercial Solar System for Your Building

As a building owner, it is your responsibility to invest in the well-being of your property and the people within it. And recently, this means investing in renewable energy, specifically solar power. Less operating costs What we know of commercial buildings—be it schools, offices, or stores—is that electricity costs make up a significant portion of…