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  1. Articles mentioning both Western Massachusetts Electric Company and Springfield

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    1. Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 15 2012) Energy

      Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger ... for four years including for 200,000 customers in Western Massachusetts. Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of NStar-Northeast Utilities merger Published: Wednesday......about 50 percent of the power output of Cape Wind. Northeast Utilities, based in Hartford, owns the Western Massachusetts Electric Co., which serves 200,000 residential and other customers in Western Massachusetts including Amh... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Northeast Utilities   West Springfield

    2. News Release - - Electric Rates for Commercial and Industrial Customers to Decline in 2nd Quarter

      Explore From the EDC (Feb 15 2012) Energy

      News Release - - Electric Rates for Commercial and Industrial Customers to Decline in 2nd Quarter SPRINGFIELD, Mass., February 14, 2012 - Medium and large commercial and industrial (C&I) customers who take bas......y 14, 2012 - Medium and large commercial and industrial (C&I) customers who take basic service from Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) will see their electric supply rates decline beginning in April. Western Massachusetts Electric CompanyPO Box 2010West Springfield, MA 01090-2010www.wmeco.com  News Release Electric Rates for Commercial and Industrial Customers to ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    3. Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 13 2012)

      Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012 ...icer – has laid the foundation for economic development gains in 2012, says Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. Springfield sees foundation laid for economic growth in 2012 Published: Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:36 AM ......sing, and for the former William Sullivan Visitor Information Center on West Columbus Avenue; and * Western Massachusetts Electric Co., launched a $12 million, 2.2-megawatt solar facility at the old, formerly contaminated Chapman ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   American International College   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

    4. Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires

      Explore Home - Berkshire Eagle Online (Jan 29 2012) Manufacturing

      Make or break: Challenges to manufacturing in the Berkshires ...e president of business development at the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts in Springfield, said the "traditional, commodity-based heavy stuff" normally associated with New England manufactu......n 1997, electricity costs were 5 percent of Pittsfield Plastic's total expenses. With help from the Western Massachusetts Electric Co., Cooper said electrical costs are now down to 3.5 percent. "We want to double [the business] in... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassDevelopment   Berkshire Bank

    5. EDC to Host Industry Sector Series

      Explore From the EDC (Jan 12 2012) Manufacturing

      ...pportunities for Photonics and Fiber Optics Companies” on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 4:00 at the Springfield Technology Park. This will be the first in a series of presentations to be scheduled over the next ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Chicopee   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    6. Burying power lines might help solve some problems during storms, but cause greater maintenance issues, utilities say

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 27 2011) Energy

      ...r snowstorm Day 7: Recovery and cleanup efforts continue Enlarge The Republican Photo Desk 11/04/11 Springfield - Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray-. This hearty snowman set up in the middle of the street, has p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    7. Western Massachusetts Electric Co. rates expected to rise $5 per month for average customer

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 30 2011) Energy

      Western Massachusetts Electric Co. rates expected to rise $5 per month for average customer ... Greenville Utilities of Greenville, North Carolina works on Russell Road in Westfield on Saturday. SPRINGFIELD – Western Massachusetts Electric Co. electricity bills could go up about $5 a month for an average residential customers assuming a ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    8. With more electric cars coming to market, plans in works to upgrade New England grid

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 28 2011) Energy

      With more electric cars coming to market, plans in works to upgrade New England grid 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 ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    9. Western Massachusetts Electric Company: Historic restoration "essentially complete"

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 6 2011) Energy

      Western Massachusetts Electric Company: Historic restoration "essentially complete" ...n storm restoration on Wednesday evening. Storm Aftermath Day 5 in Western Mass gallery (30 photos) SPRINGFIELD - Western Massachusetts Electric Company has issued a statement claiming that its work to restore power to customers who lost power the hist...... remaining without power. Crews will work through the evening to address any lingering outages, and WMECo will maintain extra staffing to reconnect customers who have completed repairs on their property." ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    10. Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 3 2011) Energy

      Utilities say nearly all customers to have power restored by Friday or Saturday ...and continue to deploy to the neighborhoods to restore service to our customers, street by street.” WMECO spokeswoman Sandra Ahearn said the company anticipates main lines in the Springfield area would be able to be energized sometime Thursday, which would clear the way to address sec......Thursday morning, 41 percent of the city, about 23,000 customers, continued to be without power in Springfield. Power line crews and tree crews ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

    11. Linemen working to restore power for WMECO after snowstorm being fed and housed at the Big E

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 2 2011) Energy

      Linemen working to restore power for WMECO after snowstorm being fed and housed at the Big E ...rm restoration on Wednesday evening. Storm Aftermath Day 5 in Western Mass gallery (30 photos) WEST SPRINGFIELD – Line workers and tree crews for WMECO were being fed and housed at the Better Living Center at the Big E Wednesday night. “These are work... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    12. Amherst seeking electric customers to start saving energy

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 3 2011) Energy

      Amherst seeking electric customers to start saving energy Western Mass Saves - which is a partner of the Springfield-based Western Massachusetts Electric Company - is offering the panel if at least 3 percent of the town’s registered electric company customers t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    13. WMECo returns power to nearly all customers

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 30 2011) Energy

      WMECo returns power to nearly all customers ...assachusetts was fortunate that the storm weakened substantially by the time it reached the region. WMECo returns power to nearly all customers Published: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 1:54 PM Updated: Tue......y Jeff Brown Hurricane Irene aftermath in Franklin County, Massachusetts gallery (30 photos) SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts Electric Co. says it has restored power to nearly all 36,000 customers knocked offline by Tropical Storm Ire... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    14. Western Massachusetts Electric Co., Bradley International airport brace for hurricane Irene

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 25 2011)

      Western Massachusetts Electric Co., Bradley International airport brace for hurricane Irene ...ose Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print HURRICANE IRENE_Desk.jpg AP graphic SPRINGFIELD - With Hurricane Irene poised to potentially strike the region this weekend, Western Massachusetts Electric Co. has already canceled employee vacations and arranged to import power line crews from as far awa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Bradley International Airport   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    15. Western Mass. Electric Co. donates $28,600 to help storm victims

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 23 2011)

      Western Mass. Electric Co. donates $28,600 to help storm victims ...Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print BIZ_822_WMECO_3_9185825.JPG Western Massachusetts Electric Company ( WMECo) and its employees have contributed $28,600 to the Pioneer Valley Red Cross and the Salvation Army ......ell , Peter J. Clarke, Janine Saunders Transmission Communications Manager, and Lt. Michael Harper. SPRINGFIELD – Western Massachusetts Electric Co. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company   The Republican

    16. Under construction: WMECO's Greater Springfield Reliability Project

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2011) Energy

      Under construction: WMECO's Greater Springfield Reliability Project Frank J. Poirot, a spokesman for Northeast Utilities, parent of WMECO, said workers started installing footings for the towers last winter. Under construction: WMECO's Greater Springfield Reliability Project Published: Monday, August 01, 2011, 8:41 AM Jim Kinney, The Republican By Jim...... monopole off East Meadow Street and Interstate 391 in Chicopee as part of the $795 million Greater Springfield Reliability Project, according to the Western Massachusetts Electric Co ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   West Springfield   Springfield

    17. Massachusetts Developing Solar Farms on Old Landfills

      Explore CleanTechnica (Jun 23 2011) Energy , Green Region

      Massachusetts Developing Solar Farms on Old Landfills Recent Massachusetts solar include Western Massachusetts Electric Company plans to develop a 2 megawatt solar energy facility on a former landfill on Cottage Street in the c......to develop a 2 megawatt solar energy facility on a former landfill on Cottage Street in the city of Springfield. Construction on the $22 million project is expected to start this spring. Massachusetts Developin... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Greenfield

    18. US Solar Development is Heating up in 2Q

      Explore sustainablebusiness.com (May 24 2011) Energy

      Western Massachusetts Electric Company is developing a 2.2 MW solar array in Springfield, Massachusetts. The site - owned by the Springfield Redevelopment Authority - encompasses 12 acres and will accommodate 8,200 solar panels. An array o... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    19. Western Massachusetts Electric Co. energizes transmission line in Agawam and West Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (May 18 2011) Energy

      ...,” Peter J. Clarke, the utility’s president and chief operating officer, stated in a press release. Western Massachusetts Electric Co. energizes transmission line in Agawam and West Springfield Published: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 12:00 PM Sandra Constantine, The Republican By Sandra Constant... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Westfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    20. WMECo Launches Construction of Indian Orchard Solar Facility

      Explore businesswire.com (May 12 2011) Energy

      ... – encompasses 12 acres and will accommodate 8,200 solar panels and produce 2.2 MW of electricity. SPRINGFIELD, Mass.,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) today formally launched development of a large-scale solar energy facility in the Indian Orchard s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    21. Northeast Utilities debuts charging stations for electric vehicles in Connecticut, Western Massachusetts

      Explore masslive.com (May 7 2011) Energy

      ...he chargers. NU has already installed charging stations at its company offices in Berlin, Hartford, Springfield, and Manchester, N.H. NU’s Western Massachusetts Electric Co. subsidiary has one customer site installed and another planned. About 20 other municipalities a... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    22. CL&P Announces Electric Vehicle Research Study

      Explore businesswire.com (May 3 2011) Energy

      NU has already installed charging stations at company offices in Berlin and Hartford, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Manchester, New Hampshire. Additionally, NU’s Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECo) subsidiary has one customer site installed and another planned. BERLIN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Northeast Utilities   Springfield   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    23. Solar facility proposed for formerly contaminated Chapman Valve complex in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 27 2011) Energy

      Solar facility proposed for formerly contaminated Chapman Valve complex in Springfield ... 042711 chapman valve solar carl frattini.jpg The Republican | Don TreegerCarl J. Frattini, of Western Massachusetts Electric Co., explains plans for a $12 million, 2.2-megawatt solar facility in Springfield to members of the Indian Orchard Citizens Council at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday night. SPRINGFIELD – City and utility officials Wednesday touted plans for a $12 million project to turn the formerly ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassDevelopment   Northeast Utilities   Springfield

    24. Pioneer Valley Business etc.: Berkshire bank presents filmmaking award and more

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 25 2011)

      Pioneer Valley Business etc.: Berkshire bank presents filmmaking award and more ...val will take place June 2 through June 5. Atlantic Fasteners donates equipment to high school WEST SPRINGFIELD - Just as a commercial machine shop can't run without the right equipment and supplies, neither...... postings, job applicant screening, labor market information, computer classes, job fairs and more. WMECO gets award for solar-panel project PITTSFIELD - Western Massachusetts Electric Co.'s Silver Lake Solar Facility has received the Photovoltaic Projects of Distinction ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual   Palmer   Berkshire Bank

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