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Energy & Utilities

  • Solar incentives increase put on hold

    State House News Service November 19, 2015

    The House and Senate moved into their winter recess on Wednesday night without a deal to raise caps on solar power that advocates say are hindering solar development across the state.

    State House News Service November 19, 2015
  • AG comes out against gas pipeline

    Sam Bonacci November 18, 2015

    Attorney General Maura Healey released a study on Wednesday that calls into doubt the need for a natural gas pipeline into the area, saying that cleaner alternatives can tackle the region's energy needs through 2030.

    Sam Bonacci November 18, 2015
  • House votes to raise solar energy caps

    State House News Service November 18, 2015

    The House easily passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at fostering continued growth of the solar industry in Massachusetts despite stinging critiques by advocates and developers of solar energy that the bill does not go far enough.

    State House News Service November 18, 2015
  • Solar bill draws shade from industry

    State House News Service November 17, 2015

    House leaders have crafted a modest proposal to lift the cap on solar net metering in an effort to break a logjam of stalled solar projects across many parts of the state, teeing up the long-awaited legislation for a debate on Tuesday and drawing

    State House News Service November 17, 2015
  • Gulf moves back into upper Midwest with Wisconsin deal

    Emily Micucci November 12, 2015

    Gulf Oil LP will continue its national expansion by bringing its brand back to Wisconsin after 20 years, the Framingham-based fuel distributor said this week.

    Emily Micucci November 12, 2015
  • Eversource earnings, revenue relatively flat for 3Q

    November 9, 2015

    Eversource Energy, with headquarters in Hartford and Boston and serving Central Massachusetts, reported relatively flat profits on slightly decreased revenue in its third quarter earnings report. Earnings per share remained the same at 74 cents.

    November 9, 2015
  • The end of the nuclear age

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 9, 2015

    As president and CEO of the North Central Chamber of Commerce, Roy M. Nascimento hears a lot from local businesses about the cost of electricity.

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 9, 2015
  • Incorporations from Aug. 1-15, 2015

    November 9, 2015

    These businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from Aug. 1-15. Listed below are the corporate name, address, ZIP and president.

    November 9, 2015
  • AMSC revenue rises on wind; secures $3.7M contract

    November 3, 2015

    Power grid and wind energy equipment manufacturer AMSC of Devens said Tuesday that revenue was up in its second quarter on the back of additional wind contracts and a $3.7 million government contract modification.

    November 3, 2015
  • Mass. leads the way on electric vehicles

    October 30, 2015

    A new report has found that Massachusetts is the New England leader on the number of electric vehicles on the roads – and in the number aimed for by 2025. But it says that even Massachusetts – and another state singled out for praise, Maryland –

    October 30, 2015
  • Community solar project completed at Jiminy Peak

    October 27, 2015

    A 12-acre site near the base of Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock now sports 7,500 solar panels, the largest such array in the region.

    October 27, 2015
  • Energy Council: Efficiency plan savings to total $8B

    State House News Service October 27, 2015

    A week after being named the most energy efficient state in the country, Massachusetts took an additional step Monday to set ambitious, nation-leading energy efficiency goals for the next three years.

    State House News Service October 27, 2015
  • House to tackle solar caps before larger energy bill

    State House News Service October 26, 2015

    House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated Friday that the House would address the issue of the solar net metering cap separately from more comprehensive energy legislation that is likely to also speak to wind, hydro and other sources of renewable power.

    State House News Service October 26, 2015
  • Incorporations

    October 26, 2015

    These Central Massachusetts businesses filed incorporation papers with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office from July 16-31, 2015. Listed are the name, address, ZIP and president.

    October 26, 2015
  • Fresh Beginnings

    October 26, 2015

    Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough has reopened, following a $62.4 million renovation project which included new wiring, windows and heating system. A new security system with cameras was installed, along with a new roof

    October 26, 2015
  • Accolades & Honors

    October 26, 2015

    Dick Fiske Sr. and his Heart to Heart Foundation of North Brookfield was honored by the Children's Smile Coalition at Hanover Theatre in Worcester last month.

    October 26, 2015

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