Construction firm turning old tavern into school facility

Construction has begun on the renovation of an 18th-century tavern into a new facility to be used by the Riverbend School in Natick.

Ameresco starts two Pennsylvania projects, announces tripling in net income

Days after announcing it has started work on one of the country's largest microgrids, Framingham renewable energy firm Ameresco has signed an $8-million energy efficiency contract with a Pennsylvania...

State approves expansion to create $210M Medway power plant

A state board has approved Exelon's proposed 200-megawatt expansion of its existing Medway facility after more than two years of deliberation.

Nearly 100 Worcester businesses join PawSox push

The effort by Worcester officials to convince the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate to move from Rhode Island to Worcester was joined by 98 key Central Massachusetts business leaders.

Ameresco starts work on $11M Navy Yard microgrid

Ameresco, a Framingham renewable energy company, has started work on what it says will be one of the largest microgrids, or self-contained energy grids, in the country.

Movers & Shakers

Clinton Savings Bank, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Venture Community Services were among the eight organization announcing new hires and promotions.

Proposals would bring hydropower to Mass.

The company developing an electrical transmission line that could carry hydroelectric power from Quebec into New England is among the submissions for long-term clean energy contracts in Massachusetts.

Following new CEO, Hudson solar firm picks COO

New England Clean Energy, which announced a CEO change last week, on Wednesday announced it has named its first chief operating officer.