March 18, 2024
Battery Fires: Why Are UL5940A and UL5940 Important? Batteries are a critical component of our move to a clean energy economy. Typically called Energy Storage Systems (or ESS) or BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), such systems are used to store solar power produced during the day so that it can be used overnight or on… Read the entire post »
February 14, 2024
Throughout the year, our team worked diligently to install new solar panel and battery systems, provide maintenance services, and serve customers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Our solar energy clientele includes a diverse range of customers, from commercial entities, nonprofit organizations, to our large base of residential homeowners. Let’s delve into the… Read the entire post »
January 31, 2024
Are you considering making the switch to solar energy but unsure about where to start? We have exciting news for you! New England Clean Energy is thrilled to announce the release of our latest ebook: “Your Solar Journey: From Installation to Energy Independence.” In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a step-by-step journey… Read the entire post »
January 8, 2024
Solar power has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional sources of energy, offering numerous benefits such as reduced electricity bills and decreased carbon emissions. However, many residents in Maine are still unsure about the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of solar power in the state. In this blog post, we will delve into the specifics of… Read the entire post »
May 2, 2019
One of the most common questions we hear from our more technical customers is “shouldn’t I worry about inverter clipping?” In a word, no. But of course, while I sometimes try to keep it at that, a simple “no” rarely resolves the question. First, let’s focus on what inverter clipping is; the graph below will… Read the entire post »
August 13, 2018
The MassSolar website has an intriguing analysis on its blog today about the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, where new units are under construction. A higher than anticipated cost for the project has just been announced, pushing the total price to $18.4 billion. Our friends at MassSolar ask: “How much electricity could you generate… Read the entire post »
February 22, 2018
Did you know investor owned electric utilities (IOUs) including Eversource, National Grid, Unitil, and Liberty Utilities don’t make money on the generation of electricity? I know that sounds strange, but it’s generally true. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, utilities in New England produced or generated electricity, and delivered it to homes and businesses.… Read the entire post »
August 10, 2017
I am an O.C.E. The term, coined by Kip Andersen, stands for “Obsessive Compulsive Environmentalist”. As an O.C.E., I’m always looking for more ways to recycle. Seriously, it physically pains me to throw things away. For almost a year now I’ve been recycling plastic film. But many people don’t know that this kind of plastic… Read the entire post »
August 8, 2017
Rhode Island residential customers of National Grid are facing a $27 per month increase in electric bills starting October 1, under a proposed rate hike submitted by National Grid recently.* A Providence Journal article on this news stated bills would go up about $17 on average. But that’s based on monthly electricity use of 500… Read the entire post »
July 26, 2017
Solar is simple compared to many technologies, but having a system installed does require learning about a few pieces of equipment. Let me de-mystify the components of a typical solar electric system. If you liked this article, you might also enjoy: Back to Basics: Energy Explained Back to Basics: Energy Efficiency Explained Back to… Read the entire post »
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