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Energy & Utilities

  • Ameresco secures $53M federal prison contract

    Laura Finaldi September 20, 2016

    Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco has entered into a $53-million contract with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, an agreement that will reduce total power usage at a North Carolina correctional facility by 30 percent and cut annual

    Laura Finaldi September 20, 2016
  • Energy storage could deliver 600 megawatts in 2025

    State House News Service September 19, 2016

    A new study has found that energy storage could save residents of Massachusetts more than $800 million in energy costs in 2025.

    State House News Service September 19, 2016
  • Massachusetts to confront climate change

    State House News Service September 19, 2016

    Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday directed his administration to confront climate change on two fronts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions contributing to the planetary warming trend and preparing the Bay State for the ravages of the climate future.

    State House News Service September 19, 2016
  • Plymouth nuclear plant back online

    State House News Service September 19, 2016

    After addressing valve and mechanical issues that kept it offline since Sept. 5, workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth fully repowered the plant over the weekend.

    State House News Service September 19, 2016
  • Natural gas prices to jump this winter

    September 19, 2016

    National Grid's residential customers can expect a $14 increase to their monthly bill this winter.

    September 19, 2016
  • Merger enhances Canada's role in Mass. energy puzzle

    State House News Service September 14, 2016

    Houston-based Spectra Energy, which is pushing a controversial pipeline project in Massachusetts, expects to merge with a Canadian company, to create "the largest energy infrastructure company in North America" valued at $127 billion.

    State House News Service September 14, 2016
  • Solect installs 650kW solar system in Worcester

    Sam Bonacci September 14, 2016

    Hopkinton solar installer Solect Energy has installed a rooftop solar system at the office and industrial property of Chacharone Properties in Worcester.

    Sam Bonacci September 14, 2016
  • Official talks up offshore wind power plants

    State House News Service September 12, 2016

    Unveiled in Charlestown on Friday, an updated federal strategy for offshore wind development aims to develop 86,000 megawatts of power across the United States by 2050, support 160,000 jobs, and address 30 specific challenges facing the growing

    State House News Service September 12, 2016
  • Worcester issues business guidelines for Massachusetts drought

    Sam Bonacci September 9, 2016

    With water reserves getting concerningly low and pushing Worcester to a Level 3 Drought, the city is asking local businesses to pitch in by restricting their water use.

    Sam Bonacci September 9, 2016
  • Task force cites new drought impacts

    State House News Service September 9, 2016

    Central Massachusetts communities are ratcheting up water use restrictions in the face of a deepening drought.

    State House News Service September 9, 2016
  • Westborough energy co. launches new storage device

    Laura Finaldi September 6, 2016

    Westborough-based NEC Energy Solutions on Tuesday introduced a new energy storage system that allows its customers to offer new energy management services to their commercial and industrial enterprises.

    Laura Finaldi September 6, 2016
  • Westborough energy firm inks $49M federal prison deal

    Sam Bonacci September 1, 2016

    Westborough energy services firm NORESCO will provide energy and water efficiency and capital infrastructure upgrades at two prisons on the East Coast in a $49-million contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

    Sam Bonacci September 1, 2016
  • International border seen as impediment to energy solutions

    State House News Service August 30, 2016

    As part of a push for a regional energy transmission system, the premier of Nova Scotia on Monday urged Gov. Charlie Baker to "erase the border" between his province and Massachusetts.

    State House News Service August 30, 2016
  • Drought severity expands

    State House News Service August 26, 2016

    In the midst of a summer devoid of significant rainfall, all of Massachusetts is now at least "abnormally dry" and the portion feeling the effects of a "severe drought" or worse has expanded to cover almost 75 percent of the state.

    State House News Service August 26, 2016
  • Pipeline companies looking for new financial strategy

    State House News Service August 25, 2016

    National Grid and Eversource Energy this week withdrew applications for long-term gas capacity contracts in the wake of a Supreme Judicial Court decision, but a new letter to policymakers reinforces the utilities' commitment to the Access Northeast

    State House News Service August 25, 2016
  • Spectra committed to gas pipeline project

    State House News Service August 24, 2016

    The company leading the push for a major natural gas pipeline project that would serve New England appeared undeterred Tuesday by the SJC's ruling on passing costs to customers.

    State House News Service August 24, 2016

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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.