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Wage gap bill raises Central Mass. eyebrows

Central Massachusetts business leaders say they would never stand in the way of equal wages for men and women, but they're not about to stick their necks out in support of a proposed state law that's meant to achieve that goal.

Solar without subsidy?

As Massachusetts lawmakers debate this month whether to raise the net-metering cap on solar, utility National Grid...

Lutco envisions expanded future

Worcester manufacturer Lutco, Inc. spent $1.5 million without a specific idea of what to do with its new purchase.

Movers & Shakers

ELIZABETH SMALL is now general counsel at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. She most...
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Solar advocates say projects imperiled under bills being negotiated

As dueling House and Senate solar energy proposals enter their ninth week before a negotiating committee, solar advocates on Thursday cautioned that either bill had the potential to "wipe out" small-scale projects in Massachusetts.

Ameresco inks $2M Denver contract

Renewable energy company Ameresco Inc. announced that it has entered into a nearly $2 million energy performance contract with the city and county of Denver.

Avidia Bank helps expand solar access

Hudson-based Avidia Bank has partnered with a Boston-based solar company to provide loans to consumers who want to install rooftop solar on their homes.

AbbVie hepatitis drug granted priority review

Worcester pharmaceutical firm AbbVie has received priority review status from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for its drug meant to treat those suffering from chronic hepatitis C virus.
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Baker to propose hydropower sites in Feb.

Gov. Charlie Baker has been pressing the Legislature to embrace his proposal to bring more hydropower into Massachusetts, and the Baker administration in February plans to submit the results of a study into the process for reactivating pre-existing hydroelectric power sites.

UMass Memorial $177M offering now more investor-friendly

Fitch Ratings has issued an 'A-' rating to UMass Memorial Health Care as the Central Massachusetts healthcare system seeks to raise $177 million to pay for facility upgrades and refinance existing debt.
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