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Energy & Utilities

  • Sturbridge granted $225K for water protection

    Katherine Hamilton October 27, 2021

    The Town of Sturbridge was one of eight municipalities in the state to receive funding from a $1.15-million grant allotted by the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration for waterway pollution control, according to a Tuesday press release from the

    Katherine Hamilton October 27, 2021
  • Historic clean energy bill would include $750M of ARPA funds

    State House News Service October 14, 2021

    Gov. Charlie Baker announced sweeping legislation Wednesday to reshape the way Massachusetts procures offshore wind power, proposing to use $750 million in federal stimulus funds to establish a clean energy investment fund and jettisoning the

    State House News Service October 14, 2021
  • Ameresco secures $43M Coast Guard contract for California microgrid

    Monica Benevides October 12, 2021

    Clean energy company Ameresco, headquartered in Framingham, announced on Tuesday it has entered into a $43-million energy performance contract with the U.S. Coast Guard for a battery energy storage system project at Training Center Petaluma in

    Monica Benevides October 12, 2021
  • New $325M UMass Chan research building installs geothermal heating system

    Sloane M. Perron October 6, 2021

    UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester announced on Tuesday it is incorporating a geothermal heating and cooling system in the New Education and Research Building under construction, which will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    Sloane M. Perron October 6, 2021
  • Construction on Warren water treatment plant begins with $5M in federal funding

    Katherine Hamilton October 5, 2021

    Construction of a water treatment plant in Warren commenced on Saturday with the help of $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, according to a Monday press release from the USDA.

    Katherine Hamilton October 5, 2021
  • Ameresco to renovate Indiana jail

    Monica Benevides October 4, 2021

    Renewable energy company Amersco, based in Framingham, has entered an agreement to participate in the renovation of a Wells County jail facility in Indiana. 

    Monica Benevides October 4, 2021
  • Over town objections, $100M Charlton natural gas pipeline and facility slated for final approval

    Katherine Hamilton October 1, 2021

    A pipeline and natural gas liquidation plant proposed in Charlton was recommended for approval on Sept. 20 and will go up for a final vote before the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board next week, according to a notice on Mass.gov.

    Katherine Hamilton October 1, 2021
  • Framingham representative appointed to U.S. Department of Energy

    State House New Service September 24, 2021

    President Joe Biden announced plans late Wednesday to nominate Rep. Maria Robinson of Framingham to join his administration in the U.S. Department of Energy.

    State House New Service September 24, 2021
  • New bill would eliminate subsidies for biomass energy

    State House News Service September 14, 2021

    With regulations ready to take effect that effectively close about 90 percent of the state's land area to new wood-burning power generation facilities, Springfield-area lawmakers on Monday pushed for legislation that would more permanently eliminate

    State House News Service September 14, 2021
  • Sterling’s DMH electric acquired by California green energy company

    Katherine Hamilton September 10, 2021

    Sterling electric company DMH Electric, Inc. Has been acquired by Qmerit, a California company which helps households and small businesses transfer to using electric energy sources, according to a press release.

    Katherine Hamilton September 10, 2021
  • Central Mass. farms granted $46K for renewable energy

    Katherine Hamilton September 10, 2021

    Three Central Massachusetts businesses received grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rural development program, in order to install solar systems, according to a Thursday announcement.

    Katherine Hamilton September 10, 2021
  • Ameresco to install smart meters in Texas

    Sloane M. Perron September 9, 2021

    Framingham energy firm Ameresco announced Wednesday a partnership with the city of Seabrook, Texas.

    Sloane M. Perron September 9, 2021
  • Ameresco awarded $950M Navy contract

    Sloane M. Perron September 8, 2021

    Framingham energy firm Ameresco was one of the recipients of a $950-million large construction vehicle contract facilitated by the Naval Facilities Command Mid-Atlantic, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., according to a Tuesday press release.

    Sloane M. Perron September 8, 2021
  • Ameresco enters into university conservation project

    Sloane M. Perron August 25, 2021

    Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco entered into an energy savings performance contract with Tarleton State University in Texas, according to a Wednesday announcement.

    Sloane M. Perron August 25, 2021
  • Ameresco to mentor veteran-owned small business

    Sloane M. Perron August 18, 2021

    Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco entered a joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services LLC, a veteran-owned renewable energy small business based in South Carolina, according to a Wednesday announcement.

    Sloane M. Perron August 18, 2021
  • 40 Under Forty 2021: Timothy Geary

    Monica Benevides Updated: August 16, 2021

    Timothy Geary was named president of Weld Power in 2008, at the age of 24, when the company had one service branch in Auburn and employed 12 people.

    Monica Benevides Updated: August 16, 2021

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Should more be done to connect Worcester neighborhoods separated by I-290?
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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Board will soon begin a study assessing redesign options for the Vernon Street Bridge over Interstate 290 in an effort to connect the Worcester neighborhoods that sit on either side. The project aims to bolster mobility and access, which target community goals including affordable housing and expanded park space, and multimodal safety improvements to reduce conflicts between vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. So far, the project has received $125,000 in funding from the planning board in addition to $625,000 in state and federal commitments.