Evaluating the State of Solar in Massachusetts: Ensuring an Equitable Transition
By Tim Cronin, February 14th, 2019 Last week during CABA’s Annual State of Solar event, a panel of experts evaluated where the solar industry stands in our state, and what the future looks like for this cornerstone technology of the clean energy transition. Panelists included Jess Brooks of Sunwealth, Massachusetts…
Member Interview with Ekotrope
Here at CABA our Member Engagement Guidebook outlines ways that member businesses can take targeted action on climate change through sustainability, political advocacy, and community building. Member business, Ekotrope, chose to participate in a Member Interview, an engagement option that allows members to share their thoughts and experiences regarding climate…
Sand, Salt, and Sea Level Rise: A BARS Campaign Update
Sand, Salt, and Sea Level Rise: A BARS Campaign Update of Newburyport and Plum Island BY KRISTIN KELLEHER & TOM O'NEILL, Nov.1 2018 An aerial view of downtown Newburyport from the Rear Range Lighthouse Nestled along the banks of the Merrimack River, you’ll find the delightfully charming town of…
Time to Rise: Highlights from Boston’s Latest Climate Ready Report
BY: KRISTIN KELLEHER, October 25, 2018 From floating dumpsters in the seaport during the bomb cyclone in January, to trucks stranded by the aquarium due to storm surges in April, the City of Boston was heavily affected by climate change impacts in the last year. It was not just…
Climate Change Will Cost Local Breweries, Wineries
Climate Change Will Cost Local Breweries, Wineries BY: TIM CRONIN, OCTOBER 18th 2018 The folks over at Nature journal of science are scaring beer lovers with their new report that predicts the price of the alcoholic beverage to double because of climate change. The primary reason for this…
Building resilience from the business out: BARS campaign kicks off in Chelsea
Building resilience from the business out: BARS campaign kicks off in Chelsea BY KRISTIN KELLEHER, JULY 26th 2018 Massachusetts is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts; it is ranked fourth in the nation for the most commercial properties at risk by the end of the century, and about 20%…
Member Interview: Solisite
As part of our Member Engagement Guidebook outlines ways that member businesses can take targeted action on climate change through sustainability, political advocacy, and community building. Solisite chose to participate in a Member Interview, an engagement option that allows members to share their thoughts and experiences regarding climate action to…
Businesses Tackle Climate Change at CABA’s All Member Reception
Businesses Tackle Climate Change at CABA’s All Member Reception by AMANDA GRIFFITHS, MARCH 23rd, 2018 On March 15th, our member businesses gathered in Boston to attend CABA’s most recent All Member Reception. The event provided an opportunity for new and seasoned CABA member businesses to share stories, network, and learn…
A New Strategy for Residential Solar in Massachusetts
A New Strategy for Residential Solar in Massachusetts by TIM CRONIN, MARCH 19th, 2018 During the first half of 2017, the state of solar in Massachusetts was bright. The Commonwealth was second only to California in the total number of solar units installed and two years prior, Massachusetts was…
