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Major Mass. offshore wind project no longer viable

A major offshore wind project in the Massachusetts pipeline is no longer viable and would not be able to move forward under the terms of contracts filed in May.

🔒Charts: Largest industries in Central Mass. and statewide, ranked by GDP

Real estate leads in Central Massachusetts, while professional services lead the statewide economy.

🔒Battery boom: Central Mass. invests billions in the electric vehicle market

The once humble battery is becoming more and more important as we try to move away from fossil fuels to power our lives, and specifically to power how we move across the earth.

New GDP shows U.S. economy bouncing back

The U.S. economy rebounded in the third quarter, growing at a 2.6% annual rate after contracting in the second quarter.
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State House protesters call for limits on solar projects

With signs proclaiming "Save Our Forests" and "Be Wise," activists from across the state convened outside the State House on Thursday afternoon before making their way to Gov. Charlie Baker's office to deliver a petition calling for a moratorium on state financing for large industrial solar projects.

Westborough EV battery recycling firm raises $300M

Ascend Elements has secured $300 million in equity and debt financing, including $200 million in Series C equity investments. 

National Grid grants $405K for Central Mass. energy relief

Utility company National Grid has dispersed $1 million in grants to Massachusetts nonprofits as part of its winter bill relief program for residential customers. The United Way of Central Massachusetts received $405,000 in utility assistance to hand out. 

Dandelion Energy opens new facility in Marlborough

Geothermal heating company Dandelion Energy opened its new Massachusetts base of operations on Tuesday in Marlborough.
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Mass. gasoline prices drop to $3.58 per gallon

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts has fallen 2 cents, down from last week’s $3.60, according to travel association AAA Northeast.

Ascend granted federal $480M to build Kentucky battery recycling plant

Westborough electric vehicle battery recycling firm Ascend Elements has received $480 million in matching funds grant money to support the construction of the company’s new $1-billion facility in Kentucky.
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