Energy

For state policymakers, the tradeoff is worth it to revive momentum for the New England Clean Energy Connect proposal, which could become an even more important source of renewable power if the nascent offshore wind industry continues to plod through its growing pains.

Massachusetts's lofty mid-century climate goals hinge upon the state's ability to convince residents and businesses to make the switch from fossil fuels to cleaner electric power, but success will also require tens of thousands of people to take new jobs in the clean energy sector.

Facing intense scrutiny from state regulators who want to eliminate the industry entirely, suppliers that sell electricity directly to residential customers are rolling out a new analysis that warns not to "throw the baby out with the bathwater."

Framingham firm Ameresco, which specializes in clean and renewable energy, has completed the installation of a solar field which will power a utility-structure manufacturing plant in Bristol, Indiana.

Framingham clean energy company Ameresco has signed a 20-year, eight-site contract with Colorado electric utility United Power to install a large battery system designed to improve the power grid.

Massachusetts has more than enough solar energy potential to support the decarbonization requirements enshrined in state laws, according to a report officials released Thursday.

Ameresco, a Framingham-based clean energy and technology company, has secured four projects for California power plant sites.

Worcester-based Mass Megawatts Wind Power will change its name to Mass Megawatts, Inc. as solar power has become the company's primary focus.

Worcester Business Journal on Monday night won two awards from the international journalism trade organization Alliance of Area Business Publishers, including the top prize for overall design.

Embue, a Worcester-based technology company, has received a $3.8-million loan from MassDevelopment’s Emerging Technology Fund to help hire approximately 23 new full-time employees for the growing company.