130 New Massachusetts PV Systems Under Contract in 2003
Massachusetts communities got a 35% boost in solar installations in 2003 with 130 new solar electric (photovoltaic or “PV”) systems reported under contract of which 63 are installed and operating. The increase in PV installations was made possible through the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust’s (RET) Solar to Market Initiative. The 63 installed and operating systems represent approximately 170 kW (DC). More...

Sam Nutter of the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust examines the new PV installation on MIT's student center.

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Issues PV RFP
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) has issued an RFP for PV installations on commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. The program will fund systems that range in size from 5 kW to 40 kW. $3 million in funding is available. More...

SEBANE Publishes
Certificate Trading Handbook
SEBANE has published a handbook for trading renewable energy certificates in New England. More...

New England Sets New Record
for Winter Peak Electric Demand
Due to extremely cold temperatures, ISO New England, operator of the region's bulk electric power grid asked electric customers across New England take voluntary steps to conserve electricity on January 14, 15, and 16. More...

Industry News
• Evergreen Solar Ships 50,000th String Ribbon Solar Panel
• PowerLight Listed in the Inc. 500
• Proton Energy Systems and Distributed Energy Systems Complete Acquisition of Northern Power
• Beacon Power Receives Certification for Smart Power M5 Inverter System from Underwriters Laboratories
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Events & Deadlines

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Pre-bid Information Session

January 20, 2004
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, CT
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Potential Regulatory Frameworks for Renewable Generation:
A Symposium sponsored by the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust

January 26, 2004
1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Sheraton Hotel, Newton, MA
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Building Energy 2004

March 10 – 13, 2004
Boston University
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 Solar Energy Business Association of New England
151 Merrimac Street • Suite 660 • Boston, Massachusetts 02114
phone: 617.227.6980 • www.SEBANE.org