Energy

Noting that “the boom can only last so long” in solar energy installations, New England Clean Energy of Hudson has diversified its product offerings.

Energy-buying consortium PowerOptions has chosen Hopkinton-based Solect Energy to lead its Small Systems Solar program, the companies announced Thursday.

Among Northeast states, New York and Massachusetts have the right conditions to lead a new boom in commercial solar-energy installations, according to a new report.

With various energy proposals advanced this year by the Senate and Gov. Charlie Baker and activists claiming solar power development is stalling out, House Speaker Robert DeLeo is hoping to avoid a piecemeal approach to energy law changes.

A study conducted by Solar to the People found that Worcester County was among the most affordable areas in the state for residential solar installations.

Ahead of a do-it-yourself natural gas pipeline hearing Thursday, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg criticized what he said was a lack of public discussion and preparedness for New England's changing energy demands.

A series of strong sales from energy company AMSC in the last few months seem like good signals from the Devens-based company, but analysts are still looking for more as the organization continues to work toward profitability. AMSC has been burning through cash since 2010, when its trade secrets were allegedly stolen by its largest customer, Sinovel Wind Group of China, which also refused to honor a $158.5 million contract. Since that time, AMSC has been embroiled in a $450 million lawsuit in China while trying to secure more wind customers and expand into other energy markets.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday urged local officials to encourage the construction of new solar energy projects,...

Power grid and wind energy equipment manufacturer AMSC said Monday it has received a $40 million order from Inox Wind Limited for wind turbine electrical control systems (ECS).

Describing New England as a region "looking for megawatts and a lot of them," Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday expressed confidence during a conference in Canada about being able to overcome environmental concerns to bring hydroelectricity into the region.