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Energy & Utilities

  • Renewable energy contract promises North Central Mass. savings

    Emily Micucci January 15, 2014

    Manufacturers based in North Central Massachusetts will now have new access to renewable electricity, thanks to a new contract between the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. (NCMDC) and Nugen Capital Management LLC to generate net

    Emily Micucci January 15, 2014
  • Fuel cell exec pitches lawmakers on energy technology

    State House News Service January 10, 2014

    A fuel cell company that counts Apple, Staples, Verizon and other big companies among its energy clients appealed to Massachusetts lawmakers Wednesday for help deploying what they called “the next generation of energy technology.”

    State House News Service January 10, 2014
  • Gulf enters commercial fuel supply business

    January 7, 2014

    Framingham-based Gulf Oil LP announced Monday it will enter the commercial and industrial fuel supply business.

    January 7, 2014
  • Survey: More see light on bulb switches

    Rick Saia January 2, 2014

    Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to switch to more energy-efficient lighting as a result of federal legislation designed to increase efficiency standards, according to a recent survey by lighting manufacturer Osram Sylvania.

    Rick Saia January 2, 2014
  • Gas-Price Drop Foreseen For 2014

    December 27, 2013

    Downward pressure will lower gasoline prices at the pumps in 2014 but won't lead to a major increase in consumption, according to a forecast from the website GasBuddy.com, which posts gasoline prices from throughout the United States.

    December 27, 2013
  • Siemens Signs 15-Year Contract With Cape Wind

    Emily Micucci December 23, 2013

    Global integrated technology company Siemens, which has operations in Worcester, will supply wind turbines for the planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, known as Cape Wind, according to both companies.

    Emily Micucci December 23, 2013
  • Mass. Poll Finds More Solar Support

    December 20, 2013

    A new statewide poll has found increasing support for the solar power industry in Massachusetts as the state boosted its already-high national ranking in solar installations.

    December 20, 2013
  • Agreement Will Bring Low-Cost Wind To Central Mass.

    Emily Micucci December 16, 2013

    Boston-based First Wind announced a 25-year agreement to provide wind-generated power, at cost, to 17 Massachusetts towns, including eight in Central Massachusetts.

    Emily Micucci December 16, 2013
  • Sevcon Ends Year With Loss; Quarterly Revenue Up

    Rick Saia December 11, 2013

    Sevcon of Southborough reported a 10.6-percent increase in revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter, but ended its fiscal year in the red, reporting a net loss of nearly $1.1 million, citing fluctuating demand in most markets for its microprocessor-

    Rick Saia December 11, 2013
  • WSJ: BJ's Owners Weigh Bid For Hess Stations

    Rick Saia December 4, 2013

    The owners of BJ's Wholesale Club are interesting in buying Hess Corp. gas stations, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the potential deal.

    Rick Saia December 4, 2013
  • Ameresco Wins $17M Hawaii Contract

    December 3, 2013

    Framingham-based Ameresco was awarded a $17.4 million contract by the state of Hawaii to install solar powers and undertake energy efficiency improvements at 33 government buildings.

    December 3, 2013
  • Ameresco Close to Landing Army Solar Deal

    November 26, 2013

    Framingham-based Ameresco received a notice of intent Friday for a contract to build an 18.6 megawatt solar plant for the U.S. Army in Maryland.

    November 26, 2013
  • Q&A With Mark Durrenberger Of New England Clean Energy

    November 25, 2013

    As an engineer, Mark Durrenberger has plied his craft in the nuclear energy and information technology fields. When he formed New England Breeze Solar — later renaming it New England Clean Energy — he engineered the formation of a new business in a

    November 25, 2013
  • AMSC Increases Borrowing Capacity

    Emily Micucci November 18, 2013

    American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC), a Devens-based wind and power grid company, announced it has increased its borrowing capacity through an amendment to its existing loan and a stock sales agreement.

    Emily Micucci November 18, 2013
  • Clean Energy At Heart Of Mass. Economic Strategy

    Deval L. Patrick Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 11, 2013

    The Massachusetts clean energy sector is booming. It grew jobs by 11.8 percent this past year, the third year of strong growth.

    Deval L. Patrick Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 11, 2013
  • World Energy Revenue Up 15%

    Rick Saia November 8, 2013

    World Energy Solutions of Worcester increased its quarterly revenue 15 percent to more than $8.7 million, and, although it lost nearly $600,000, expects improving operating margins, the company said today.

    Rick Saia November 8, 2013

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Has your company created pathways for women, people of color and other minorities to advance to more senior positions?
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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.