Articles from Stan Freeman

1. Holyoke solar power project, among largest in New England, starts up Explore masslive.com (Dec 21 2011) Energy The second and final piece of an $18 million to $20 million project that includes nearly 18,400 ground-mounted solar panels in two locations in the city was ready to generate, said James M. Lavelle, manager of the Holyoke Gas & Electric Department, the city-owned utility. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   Holyoke Gas & Electric   The Republican

2. With more electric cars coming to market, plans in works to upgrade New England grid Explore masslive.com (Nov 28 2011) Energy Earlier this year, the Western Massachusetts Electric Co. installed two free charging stations in the Pioneer Valley, one at its Springfield headquarters on Federal Street and the other at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Hadley, as part of a study to see how the stations are used, according to Sandra Ahearn, a spokeswoman for the utility. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

3. EPA proposes new regulations on emissions from coal-burning power plants. Explore masslive.com (Apr 9 2011) Energy The only utility-sized coal-fired power plant in Western Massachusetts is Mount Tom Station in Holyoke, Charles B. Burnham, a spokesman for Mount Tom Station, which is owned by GDF Suez Energy North America, said the plant is not among those that will be affected by the new rules. “Because of the emissions control systems currently in use at Mount Tom, the plant is already operating below the limits proposed in the EPA regulations,” he said. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke   The Republican

4. UMass microbiologists Derek Lovley and Zarath Summers report on "cooperative" bacteria Explore masslive.com (Dec 7 2010) Life Sciences Microbiologists, led by Derek R. Lovley and Zarath M. Summers, reported in the Dec. 2 issue of Science [abstract] that two different species of bacteria being observed in a culture formed direct electrical connections in order to consume food that neither of them could use on their own. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

5. Baystate joins online recruitment registry for volunteers for clinical trials Explore masslive.com (Sep 3 2010) ResearchMatch brings together researchers with potential candidates. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield

6. Northeast Utilities awaits approval to begin $714 million upgrade of high-voltage power lines in Western Massachusetts Explore masslive.com (Jul 29 2010) Energy Northeast Utilities is awaiting approval from Massachusetts regulators to begin an estimated $714 million project in Greater Springfield to upgrade roughly 39 miles of high-voltage power lines, considered a major weak link in the New England electric utility system. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Holyoke

7. UMass researchers aid in potential biofuels breakthrough Explore masslive.com (May 4 2010) The new method could be ready for commercial use in as few as two years, said Paul J. Dauenhauer, a UMass professor of chemical engineering who developed the process along with University of Minnesota professors Aditya Bhan and Lanny D. Schmidt. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

8. Massachusetts OK's utilities energy-savings plans Explore masslive.com (Feb 6 2010) Energy , Green Region Massachusetts OK's utilities energy-savings plans (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   Bay State Gas   Bay State Gas Co.

9. State to construct 400-foot-tall wind turbine on Mass. Pike land in Blandford | Breaking News - MassLive.com - Explore masslive.com (Jan 7 2010) Energy Get Western Massachusetts breaking news, comment on the news, see photos and videos, and join the forum discussions at MassLive.com. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Department of Transportation

10. Mass. suspends consideration of any biomass plants, including proposals for Springfield, Russell and Greenfield Explore masslive.com (Dec 4 2009) Green Region State Energy Commissioner Philip Giudice said the suspension will last until “the commonwealth has the necessary confidence that its incentives for biomass energy will produce appropriately sustainable results.” (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Greenfield

11. Comcast seeking to raise 'digital literacy' of children in Springfield area Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2009) The telecommunications company built a computer lab at the Urban League of Springfield. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Comcast   Springfield

12. Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine celebrate 35 years of affiliation Explore masslive.com (Nov 25 2009) Education As many as a third of the doctors who train at Baystate remain in the region to practice. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Baystate Health   Springfield   The Republican

13. Western Mass. communities to get $2.1 million in federal stimulus funds to hire, rehire or retrain police officers, firefighters Explore masslive.com (Nov 23 2009) Springfield will receive nearly $850,000 for public safety staffing. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Northampton

14. Jobless Western Mass. residents line up for food relief Explore masslive.com (Nov 20 2009) As jobs disappear, food aid becomes a necessity for many families. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield

15. Western Mass. homeowners advised to check policies to see if values are in keeping with dropping replacement costs Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2009) Financial Services MassPIRG advises consumers to “demonstrate with their feet” if they think they are being overcharged. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Northampton

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