Mass. poised to join Calif. among clean energy elite

September 28, 2016 In the media David Cusick

Writing for Climatewire, Daniel Cusick discusses the “transformational blueprint" Massachusetts is employing to dramatically expand its portfolio of carbon-free electricity such as offshore wind, solar, and hydropower. Massachusetts has a "very innovative set of young and eager people who are looking to deliver change," says MITEI Director of Research Francis O'Sullivan on the role of academia in the state's success in clean energy development.

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