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Energy & Utilities

  • After delays, Worcester ‘smart grid’ now plugging along

    Livia Gershon March 17, 2014

    After years of preparation and delays, National Grid's smart grid pilot program took a big step forward in February when the utility completed the installation of 14,800 smart meters in homes and businesses in Worcester.

    Livia Gershon March 17, 2014
  • World Energy appoints new board members following investor's request

    Emily Micucci March 13, 2014

    Worcester-based energy procurement firm World Energy Solutions said it has appointed two new, independent members to its board of directors, increasing the size of the board from five to seven members, under an agreement with its investor, asset

    Emily Micucci March 13, 2014
  • Ameresco Q4, annual profits fall

    Emily Micucci March 13, 2014

    Profits for Framingham-based energy efficiency and renewable energy company Ameresco were down in the fourth quarter and for 2013 overall, according to an earnings statement released Thursday.

    Emily Micucci March 13, 2014
  • Energy routes in play as region's leaders map out needs

    State House News Service March 5, 2014

    Massachusetts could provide a route for more natural gas to flow into other New England states, just as the Bay State seeks electrical lines running through northern states to import wind or hydroelectric power from Canada.

    State House News Service March 5, 2014
  • Report: Mass. among top solar-installation states

    Emily Micucci March 5, 2014

    Massachusetts had the fourth-highest number of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2013, contributing to a record year for the solar energy industry, with installations nationwide increasing 41 percent compared to 2012.

    Emily Micucci March 5, 2014
  • Unitil works to make amends; dark memories still linger

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    As snow's piled up around North Central Massachusetts, some residents have found a good reason to be pleased with winter conditions: power outages have been only a minor inconvenience. That's something many local businesses and residents have not

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
  • Senate adds local option water surcharge to infrastructure bill

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service February 28, 2014

    After agreeing to a plan allowing a new local option water surcharge, the Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday aimed at addressing some of the unmet funding needs for water infrastructure projects in Massachusetts.

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service February 28, 2014
  • Electronic recyclers catch the wave of tech growth

    February 24, 2014

    (From Feb. 17 print edition) An influx of new technology has left companies scrambling to determine how best to dispose of outdated machines and the information contained within them.

    February 24, 2014
  • A ray of (local) sunshine for manufacturers

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    Once upon a time, if you wanted to make things in North Central Massachusetts, you built your mill on a river, or dug a canal, and took advantage of a natural power source. Today, some local manufacturers still do something similar, using hydropower

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • Gulf expands electricity service to New York

    February 13, 2014

    Framingham-based Gulf Electricity announced Wednesday it will expand its consumer and small business electric service to the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County.

    February 13, 2014
  • AMSC narrows losses

    Emily Micucci February 6, 2014

    Devens-based AMSC narrowed its losses in the third quarter ending Dec. 31, according to an earnings statement, while revenue increased due to growth in the clean energy firm's wind segment.

    Emily Micucci February 6, 2014
  • Ameresco wins $15.7M contract in New Mexico

    February 4, 2014

    Framingham-based Ameresco was awarded a $15.7 million contract Friday by New Mexico State University to improve energy efficiency in 46 of its buildings.

    February 4, 2014
  • A123 to install energy storage system in Japan

    January 30, 2014

    Lithium-ion battery maker A123 Energy Solutions, which has operations in Westborough and Hopkinton, announced Wednesday a contract to supply, install and commission a 1-megawatt energy storage system in Japan.

    January 30, 2014
  • Unitil attributes higher earnings to natural gas demand

    Emily Micucci January 29, 2014

    Unitil Corp., which provides power to business and residential customers in Ashby, Fitchburg, Lunenburg and Townsend, reported earnings of $21.6 million for the year, and $10.3 million for the fourth quarter which ended Dec. 31, representing

    Emily Micucci January 29, 2014
  • N.E. govs seek more energy infrastructure

    January 24, 2014

    Gov. Deval Patrick has joined with New England's other governors in asking ISO-New England to support expanded infrastructure for clean-energy electricity and natural gas.

    January 24, 2014
  • AMSC settles lawsuit for $10M

    January 21, 2014

    AMSC has agreed to set aside $10 million to settle claims that it artificially inflated its financial results between July 2010 and July 2011, according to court filings.

    January 21, 2014

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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.