New England

Massachusetts utilities have signed contracts for 4.5 GWh of energy storage. One project will be located at a former fossil power plant site, highlighting contrasting trends in New England’s offshore wind and energy storage sectors.

New England’s forests have experienced significant regrowth, described as the greatest forest recovery in world history. The article discusses this phenomenon through an interview with Bill Moomaw, a scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center.

Cloudy conditions persist in New England due to lingering low pressure, but clearing skies and warmer temperatures in the mid-70s are expected as high pressure moves in by late afternoon.

Realtor.com ranked US states based on housing affordability and new-home construction, with Midwest and South states performing best and West/New England states worst. Indiana led due to high income relative to home prices, but faced future affordability risks from low construction. Joel Berner highlighted homebuilding as critical for long-term affordability.

Universities face financial crises due to declining enrollments linked to the Great Recession's birth rate drop. Syracuse University and others report missed enrollment targets and budget deficits, with small private liberal arts colleges, like Hampshire College, at risk of closure. Enrollment volatility is now a widespread challenge.

Tesla is offering discounted Powerwall home batteries to Massachusetts and Connecticut homeowners who agree to allow the batteries to support the grid through a new virtual power plant (VPP) program. The initiative aims to expand residential energy storage participation in grid management.

Record-high temperatures are expected to affect over 100 million people along the East Coast as strong southerly winds bring heat and humidity to New England, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67 billion merger, combining control of New England’s nuclear power plants, including Seabrook in New Hampshire and Millstone in Connecticut. The merger could reshape the region’s energy supply, which relies on nuclear power for 25% of energy and 50% of carbon-free power. Connecticut’s energy procurement process and state laws requiring inter-state coordination on nuclear contracts may influence the deal’s impact.

Seven individuals have been charged with a scheme to cash stolen U.S. Treasury checks across New England. The case involves fraudulent financial activity targeting Treasury checks.

A meteor lit up southern Michigan as it burned through Earth's atmosphere. This followed a similar event over New England days earlier. The incident was reported by Rob Marciano.

A rare large-bodied shark species that nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.

A rare species of large-bodied shark, which had nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters, has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.

A rare species of large-bodied shark, which had nearly disappeared from Atlantic waters, has been observed feeding on seals off the New England coast, as reported by marine biologists.

A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph entered Earth's atmosphere over New England, breaking up and releasing energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT. The event caused widespread speculation, with residents reporting booms, ground shaking, and pets reacting, though NASA confirmed it was a natural meteor that fell into Cape Cod Bay.

A meteorite exploded over New England with the force of 300 tons of TNT before landing in Cape Cod Bay. The event was nicknamed a 'fishy squisher' due to the meteorite's fall into the ocean.

A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph entered Earth's atmosphere over New England, breaking up and causing a double boom felt and heard across the region. NASA confirmed the event released energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT, with the meteor fragmenting above Cape Cod Bay. The incident sparked public speculation about earthquakes or alien activity, though NASA clarified it was a natural meteor event.

NASA reported that a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused a double boom over New England. The event led to widespread speculation in the region.

A meteor weighing as much as an elephant and traveling at 42,000 mph caused a double boom and ground shaking in New England, leading to public speculation about earthquakes or alien activity. NASA confirmed the event, noting the meteor broke up over the region, releasing energy equivalent to 230 tons of TNT before landing in Cape Cod Bay. The U.S. Geological Survey and American Meteor Society received numerous reports from the public.

A meteor entered Earth's atmosphere and exploded over New England on Saturday, producing a loud boom heard across much of the East Coast. The event occurred just north of Boston, as reported by news outlets.

Mysterious loud booms were heard over the past several days across the East Coast, from New England to South Carolina. The source and cause of the booms remain unexplained.

A three-foot-wide meteor exploded over New England Saturday afternoon, creating a daytime fireball and a massive 'double boom' that shook local homes.

Residents across New England reported hearing a loud boom on Saturday afternoon, which NASA attributed to a fireball breaking up over Massachusetts. A similar mysterious sound was reported in South Carolina less than 48 hours earlier.

A loud boom caused by an exploding meteor was heard near the Boston area and across New England on Saturday afternoon. The event was reported in Southern New England.

Senator Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine and chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, might be voted out of office, potentially harming the state's finances. She is the only New England Republican in Congress. This situation could have long-term effects on Maine's economy.

Younger Democratic candidates, including Rep. Seth Moulton and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, are challenging elderly Democratic incumbents in primary races, arguing the party needs generational renewal. These challengers are directly addressing concerns about age in politics, framing their races as referendums on the Democratic Party's future leadership.

A small New England town was left in shock after residents reported encountering mysterious figures moving through their streets during the night. The incident has sparked fear and confusion among the local community.

Virginia Republican Rep. Ben Cline criticizes Democrat-backed redistricting efforts, claiming they aim to dilute rural votes and transform Virginia into a Democratic-leaning state like New England. The proposed map would split Cline's district into five seats, with Republicans arguing it gerrymanders the delegation to a 10-1 Democratic majority. A recent poll shows a tight race as voters prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps.

New England is experiencing rapid deployment of large grid batteries driven by acute power needs and state climate goals, with new installations continuously breaking capacity records. Tracking the largest batteries in the region has become increasingly challenging due to their rapid growth.