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Labor Unions and Offshore Wind 101 Part 2: Project Labor Agreements

January 15, 2026

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are crucial to hiring a skilled workforce for large infrastructure projects, and they have been used in the construction of multiple offshore wind farms on the East Coast. PLAs provide an avenue for state governments, organized labor, and local communities to ensure that projects are built quickly, workers are paid fairly,…

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Battery Energy Storage Systems in Massachusetts: Benefits and Safety Considerations

November 18, 2025

In this CEG webinar for Massachusetts communities, panelists discussed the different types of energy storage, fire safety considerations for first responders, and other environmental implications related to battery storage.

Solar+Battery Storage Fire Safety Part 2: Utility-Scale Projects and EVs

July 8, 2025

This CEG webinar, part 2 of a series on key fire safety considerations for solar+storage, covers large-scale solar+storage installations and electric vehicles. It provides essential insights for firefighters and building personnel on how to respond effectively to battery-related incidents.

Long-Duration Energy Storage: A Panel Discussion

June 2, 2025

Long-duration energy storage (LDES), often defined as eight hours of storage or longer, is beginning to emerge as the next big leap in the evolution of the electric grid. In this panel discussion, experts representing state, utility, and academic viewpoints addressed questions about LDES from their perspective.

Case Study: Cape Light Compact’s Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering

April 8, 2025

This webinar covers the Cape & Vineyard Electrification Offering, a Massachusetts program that aims to expand access to clean energy technologies such as solar PV systems, energy storage, and heat pumps.

Energy Storage and Cybersecurity

April 1, 2025

In this webinar, industry experts provided an “Energy Storage and Cybersecurity 101” and overview the current landscape for cyber security considerations for energy storage systems.

State of the U.S. Energy Storage Industry: 2024 in Review and a Look Ahead to 2025

February 5, 2025

Our annual lookback at the past year in energy storage covered advances in the U.S. market including policy and regulatory updates, market rules and FERC compliance, and developments in technology and markets. This year, we also looked ahead to 2025, as presenters shared their thoughts on what the changing landscape might bring.

Bridging the Gap: How Emerging State Policies are Making Energy Storage More Affordable and Accessible

January 7, 2025

Energy storage will play a key role in the transition to renewable energy, and it’s important that its benefits are accessible to all. Underserved communities are historically the most negatively impacted by severe weather events associated with climate change and air pollution from fossil-fuel burning plants disproportionately located in these communities. Without affordable and accessible…

Is Sodium the New Lithium? How Table Salt Might Save the Energy Storage Industry

November 7, 2024

Sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a likely substitute for stationary battery applications, both on the grid and behind the meter. This ESTAP webinar explored the potential applications, benefits, and challenges for sodium-ion batteries.

An Assessment of Equity in Massachusetts’ Energy Storage Programs

October 8, 2024

CEG contracted with the Applied Economics Clinic to provide an analysis of the equity provisions in three Massachusetts energy storage programs. In this webinar, report authors discussed their findings and shared examples from other states with model equity provisions that could be adapted and applied to the statewide programs in Massachusetts.

Batteries 101, Part 4: Municipal Considerations for Battery Energy Storage in Massachusetts

September 12, 2024

In this webinar, panelists discussed the municipal planning process for battery storage projects in Massachusetts. Experts provided an overview of the current landscape for energy storage permitting and siting. They discussed sizing and zoning considerations, environmental justice and equity considerations for siting energy storage projects, and best practices for municipalities.

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