National Grid

As the state continues to examine a grid modernization proposal, National Grid has filed to extend its Smart Energy Solutions (SES) pilot program in Worcester for an additional two years.

National Grid and Eversource Energy this week withdrew applications for long-term gas capacity contracts in the wake of a Supreme Judicial Court decision, but a new letter to policymakers reinforces the utilities' commitment to the Access Northeast pipeline project.

The company leading the push for a major natural gas pipeline project that would serve New England appeared undeterred Tuesday by the SJC's ruling on passing costs to customers.

The Supreme Judicial Court dealt a blow on Wednesday to Gov. Charlie Baker's efforts to increase the flow of natural gas to the region, ruling that utilities cannot ask electric ratepayers to help finance the construction of gas pipelines.

New renewable power requirements in Massachusetts' comprehensive energy law could lead to rate hikes, according to business and industry officials.

Great Britain's vote to break free from the European Union sent ripples through the world's financial markets Friday, adding to the global concerns being watched by those with a stake in the Massachusetts economy, including state government leaders.

Modernization of our electrical grid is not only overdue, but inevitable.

At the end of its first year, National Grid's two-year smart meter pilot program in Worcester has exceeded its $46M budget by 21%, with an $830-million bill looming.

As several thousand megawatts on the New England electric grid prepare to retire, Massachusetts officials are looking to natural gas, hydropower and wind to replace retiring generation and to power the commonwealth going forward.

The Worcester CleanTech Incubator formally launched on Thursday as part of an all-day energy conference hosted by the Northeast Clean Energy Council.