On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid.

On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an…

New England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. These solar systems generated…