Energy

Framingham-based Gulf Oil LP announced Monday it will enter the commercial and industrial fuel supply business.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to switch to more energy-efficient lighting as a result of federal legislation designed to increase efficiency standards, according to a recent survey by lighting manufacturer Osram Sylvania.

Downward pressure will lower gasoline prices at the pumps in 2014 but won't lead to a major increase in consumption, according to a forecast from the website GasBuddy.com, which posts gasoline prices from throughout the United States.

Global integrated technology company Siemens, which has operations in Worcester, will supply wind turbines for the planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, known as Cape Wind, according to both companies.

A new statewide poll has found increasing support for the solar power industry in Massachusetts as the state boosted its already-high national ranking in solar installations.

Boston-based First Wind announced a 25-year agreement to provide wind-generated power, at cost, to 17 Massachusetts towns, including eight in Central Massachusetts.

Sevcon of Southborough reported a 10.6-percent increase in revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter, but ended its fiscal year in the red, reporting a net loss of nearly $1.1 million, citing fluctuating demand in most markets for its microprocessor-based controls for electric and hybrid vehicles.

The owners of BJ's Wholesale Club are interesting in buying Hess Corp. gas stations, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the potential deal.

Framingham-based Ameresco was awarded a $17.4 million contract by the state of Hawaii to install solar powers and undertake energy efficiency improvements at 33 government buildings.

Framingham-based Ameresco received a notice of intent Friday for a contract to build an 18.6 megawatt solar plant for the U.S. Army in Maryland.