National Grid

The staff of the Maine Public Utilities Commission has recommended a key certificate for a major hydropower project that could bring major economic and environmental benefits to New England.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce says National Grid has been a thorn in the side of the city's economic momentum and construction projects, including for several manufacturers.

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

National Grid gas workers who have been locked out since June are set to be back on the job later this month.

The prolonged contract dispute and lockout that has riled the natural gas industry and labor and political circles since June could be coming to an end.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday morning signed a bill to extend unemployment benefits for locked-out workers, legislation for which unions of locked-out gas workers have clamored.

State regulators are ordering National Grid to have gas work plans reviewed and approved by a certified professional engineer and have imposed a new oversight requirement on the company.

National Grid and representatives of its more than 1,200 locked out gas workers plan to meet for more contract talks on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving.

The state's twin natural gas crises are now taking a toll on housing and economic development in Massachusetts.

A Pennsylvania energy infrastructure company is teaming up with three other Massachusetts firms to propose a $100-million liquified natural gas, storage and truck-loading facility in Charlton.