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Methane Emissions: Just Like Oil Spills in the Sky
December 31, 2014
Out of sight, out of mind. This certainly applies to emissions of methane, the primary ingredient in natural gas, according to a…
How America Is Kicking Its Oil Habit
December 17, 2014
As U.S. oil production hits its highest level in 31 years, Americans are using energy differently, and petroleum prices are…
New Study Claims U.S. Shale Gas Quantities Grossly Exaggerated
December 9, 2014
U.S. government estimates of the amount of natural gas that can be extracted by fracking may be far too optimistic, according to…
Much of Cape Cod Shut Out From New Natural Gas Hookups
December 4, 2014
It will be at least five years before customers in some Massachusetts communities can switch to natural gas heat, according to…
Methane: A Potent, Overlooked Greenhouse Gas
November 26, 2014
The United States cannot meet the greenhouse gas emissions targets set by President Barack Obama without “a determined effort”…
New England May Face Scheduled Blackouts Due To Poor Natural Gas Supply
November 19, 2014
New England is seeing the highest electric prices in the country and faces the threat of rolling blackouts because of a severe…
New England Electricity Prices Spike As Gas Pipelines Lag
November 12, 2014
Utilities in New England have announced electricity rates hikes on the order of 30 percent to 50 percent, making prices some of…
With New England facing “the highest natural gas prices on planet Earth,” at least one gas company in Massachusetts is being…
People Filling Oil Tanks Are Paying Less
October 28, 2014
Heating oil customers are taking advantage of low heating oil prices by filling their tanks with fuel that is priced 45 cents…
Light Penalties the Norm for Utilities Following Fatal Accidents
October 24, 2014
Light penalties for utilities in natural gas accidents are a norm in Pennsylvania and other states, according to a recent…
