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Articles in category: Energy

1. Mass. DPU is upset with size of layoffs at Northeast Utilities after NStar merger Explore bizjournals (Jan 8 2013) Energy No layoffs? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, yes, it does. It turns out there were a number of layoffs after all – or, as NU likes to call them, “Merger-Related eliminations of redundant corporate positions.” Under pressure from the state Department of Public Utilities, NU disclosed in a Nov. 29 letter that at least 173 employees left the company because of merger-related layoffs after the merger was complete. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities

2. Reborn Qteros rises again with new plan to develop technology to make ethanol Explore masslive.com (Dec 21 2012) Energy Qteros and the “Q microbe” discovered byUMass researchers and valued for its ability to digest plant waste into ethanol fuel is making a comeback. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst   Chicopee

3. Massachusetts Department of Transportation turns on solar energy system in Northampton office Explore masslive.com (Dec 20 2012) Energy The secretary touted the project as being consistent with Gov. Deval Patrick’s promise to reduce carbon emissions. The array is located in an open space along Interstate 91 to take full advantage of the sun. Davey said it is modeled after similar highway-side projects in Oregon. Massachusetts hopes to create solar facilities at other regional headquarters. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Northampton   Massachusetts Department of Transportation

4. Wilbraham to consider leasing closed landfill for solar panels Explore masslive.com (Dec 19 2012) Energy Town Administrator Robert Weitz told the Board of Selectmen Monday night that he has appointed an advisory task force to make a recommendation on leasing a portion of the closed town landfill for solar panels.  Weitz said there has been an expression of interest from two solar companies to lease the landfill for solar panels.  Serving on the advisory task force will be DPW Director Edmond Miga, Town Planner John Pearsall and Ed Cinedella, facilities manager for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

5. Massachusetts utility regulators: National Grid and Western Massachusetts Electric Company face multimillion dollar fines for Irene, October snowstorm responses Explore masslive.com (Dec 11 2012) Energy Ann Berwick, chair of the Public Utilities Department, said the companies will apply the fines as a credit to customers. The companies will need to file papers with the state saying how the fines will be used to reimburse customers. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   Peter Clarke

6. Massachusetts' largest wind energy farm nears completion in Florida Explore masslive.com (Dec 3 2012) Energy Gov. Deval Patrick and state Energy and state energy officials on Monday visited the 19-turbine Hoosac Wind Power project in the western Massachusetts towns of Florida and Monroe. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick

7. Bright Idea | BusinessWest Explore BusinessWest (Nov 23 2012) Energy Take Western Massachusetts Electric Co., for example. Although it has not announced specifics yet, the energy company will soon unveil plans for a third large-scale solar installation following successful launches of similar projects in Pittsfield and Springfield. And other area communities have been busy readying large solar projects of its own. (Read Full Article)

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8. ISO New England Releases Annual 10-Year Plan For Region's Power Grid Explore ElectricNet (Nov 8 2012) Energy The 2012 Regional System Plan (RSP12), a comprehensive report that identifies transmission upgrades and resource additions needed to maintain a reliable supply of electricity in New England through 2021, was approved by the board of directors of ISO New England Inc. (ISO), the operator of the regional power system and wholesale electricity markets. ISO New England has issued the RSP each year since it assumed power system planning responsibility in 2000. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Holyoke

9. Westfield to seek new proposals for a solar farm at former landfill Explore masslive.com (Oct 29 2012) Energy Despite failed talks with SunEdison, negotiations are continuing with Borrego Solar Systems Inc. for a solar farm on 35 acres of Barnes Municipal Airport property off North Road. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Westfield   Barnes Municipal Airport   Daniel M. Knapik

10. WMass seen as green energy leader Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Oct 25 2012) Education , Energy , Green Region Massachusetts is honoring a number of towns and state agencies for their commitment to energy efficiency. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Westfield State University   Westfield

11. Utilities better be ready, Gov. says Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield (Oct 25 2012) Energy Gov. Deval Patrick is getting tough on the state's utilities as Hurricane Sandy heads to the region. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick

12. On Anniversary of Devastating October Snowstorm, WMECo Highlights System Explore MarketWatch.com (Oct 24 2012) Energy Improvements and Enhanced Communication for Upcoming Storm Season SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the anniversary of last October's major nor'easter approaches, Western Massachusetts Electric Company is reaffirming its readiness for the next big storm. Since last fall, the company has enhanced vegetation trimming and removal on its rights-of-way and added advanced automation to reinforce the electri (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

13. Northampton electric vehicle charging stations go online Explore masslive.com (Oct 18 2012) Energy The Transportation and Parking Commission approved the arrangement while city staff monitors the use of the stations. The city-owned stations will remain free until commercial charging stations become available, or until the cost to the city rises dramatically, Mason said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northampton   The Republican

14. Northeast cap-and-trade proceeds surpass $1B | HartfordBusiness.com Explore HartfordBusiness.com (Oct 8 2012) Energy The Northeast cap-and-trade program Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has generated more than $1 billion for energy efficiency programs in its 10 original member states since its beginning in 2008. (Read Full Article)

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15. Northeast Utilities Names Jim Hunt as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Community Relations Explore businesswire.com (Oct 1 2012) Energy Northeast Utilities announces the appointment of James W. Hunt as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Community Relations for Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Northeast Utilities   Amherst

16. Springfield Community Music School receives $124000 state grant for energy Explore masslive.com (Sep 27 2012) Energy State Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. on Thursday announced a $124,000 grant for the Community Music School on State Street that will help pay for a new heating and air conditioning system designed for maximum energy efficiency and savings. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

17. Northfield power facility looks to expand Explore masslive.com (Sep 22 2012) Energy FirstLight Power Resources, owner of the Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project, is considering expanding generating capacity at the plant and utilizing unused water-storage capacity in the project’s upper reservoir as it begins a five-year long relicensing process with the federal government. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Greenfield   Holyoke

18. Mass gets $1M in clean energy support - Mass High Tech Business News Explore masshightech.com (Sep 13 2012) Energy Mass gets $1M in clean energy support (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Clean Energy Center

19. East Springfield biomass project gets air permit OK from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Explore masslive.com (Sep 12 2012) Energy State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Kenneth Kimmell has approved a final air permit for a proposed $150 million biomass plant in East Springfield, leaving both proponents and opponents evaluating their options and legal avenues. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Palmer   Springfield

20. Springfield planning solar energy pilot program at 3 schools, 5 municipal buildings Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2012) Energy The pilot program triggered strong advance interest on Tuesday, when representatives of 14 companies attended a pre-bid conference, as potential bidders. Kevin E. Kennedy, the city’s chief development officer, praised the turnout and said the city is hoping the pilot program will be successful and trigger the city to expand solar to additional buildings. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

21. Solar project for North Street in Three Rivers approved by Palmer Planning Board | masslive.com Explore masslive.com (Aug 30 2012) Energy The Planning Board granted a special permit and site plan approval at its meeting Monday to Palmer Solar of Acton to build a 2.4-megawatt solar project at 105 North St. in the Three Rivers section. Palmer Solar's Brett D. Chapman said the project will feature 8,620 modules, and is expected to generate 3 million kilowatt hours a year, enough to power 150 homes. The Planning Board recommended that the town not purchase the property, as did the Conservation Commission. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Palmer

22. Greenfield saves on energy costs with solar array Explore masslive.com (Aug 11 2012) Energy Greenfield is one of a number of Western Massachusetts communities that is trying to make hay while the sun shines by taking advantage of solar energy. A solar array in Easthampton produced nearly 267,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity in June and could save that city $1.5 million dollars over the course of 10 years. Solar projects have also come on line in Holyoke and Springfield, and Amherst has been planning to build a solar array atop its capped landfill. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Northampton

23. North American Wind Energy Academy meets at UMass Explore GazetteNET (Aug 6 2012) Education , Energy The academy is an organization of universities, research laboratories and businesses dedicated to coordinating wind energy research and education activities to advance the state of wind energy technology and develop the next generation of engineers, researchers and scientists. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amherst

24. NStar purchase costly for Northeast Utilities; 2nd quarter earnings down 40 percent Explore masslive.com (Aug 4 2012) Energy NU last week reported profits of $44.3 million, or 15 cents per share, down from $77.3 million, or 44 cents per share; those earnings including $91.5 million, or 30 cents per share, of after-tax charges from the April 10 closing of the merger and various related settlements benefiting Connecticut and Massachusetts customers. NStar’s results are included in NU’s second-quarter results but not in NU’s first-quarter results. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   The Republican

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