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For churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other houses of worship, managing operating expenses while serving the community is an ongoing balancing act. Every dollar spent on electricity is a dollar that could otherwise support programs, outreach, building improvements, or other important priorities. As energy costs continue to affect operating budgets, more religious organizations are exploring […]

Celebrating the people behind New England Clean Energy’s next chapter. After 20 years of helping New England homeowners and businesses make the switch to clean energy, New England Clean Energy is entering an exciting new chapter. In July 2026, Mark Durrenberger, our founder and longtime president, officially retired, passing ownership of the company to a […]

If you heat your home with oil, you already know how quickly a New England winter can turn into an expensive one. Heating oil prices can fluctuate significantly, leaving homeowners with little control over what their next delivery will cost. That has more homeowners in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island considering cold-climate heat […]

Going solar starts with understanding your home. Today, solar companies can learn quite a bit about a property before ever stepping foot on-site. Satellite imagery, utility usage, roof data, and other digital tools can help determine whether solar may be a good fit and create a preliminary system design. But there are some things you […]

Massachusetts is considering changes that could affect how homeowners are compensated for the solar energy they generate. In a recently published opinion piece for CommonWealth Beacon, New England Clean Energy Founder Mark Durrenberger explains why this conversation deserves a closer look before any major policy changes are made. Why Rooftop Solar Compensation Matters Decisions about […]