Energy

Another business group has joined those already clamoring to let more natural gas into the region, and indirectly clashing with renewable energy proponents who have become an aggressive lobbying force on Beacon Hill.

The convenience-store chain Honey Farms has moved its headquarters out of Worcester after being bought last year by a Waltham-based company.

In Central Massachusetts, more electric car charging stations are popping up, and they're being used far more than ever.

A New Hampshire regulatory board opted Monday to pause all action on the 192-mile Northern Pass electricity transmission project, a delay that could mean Massachusetts will have to get clean energy via a different project.

Senate President Harriette Chandler on Monday told business leaders from central Massachusetts that other taxes and fees may be needed to make the kind of investments in transportation and infrastructure that will boost the economy.

A Millbury sewage disposal company is being sued by Attorney General Maura Healey's office for allegedly dumping septage and waste into the town's sewer system and skirting local sewage fees.

Framingham renewable and efficient energy firm Ameresco on Tuesday reported its financial results from the year, including a revenue increase of 10 percent and a profit increase of nearly 180 percent.

Fallon Health and Tufts Health Plan each reported positive net income for 2017, while Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care posted losses.

Framingham-based Ameresco announced Thursday a contract with a Virginia school district for a $7.5-million energy savings project to upgrade infrastructure in 22 schools.

Framingham renewable energy company Ameresco has completed a $3.7-million energy savings project at four Scotland colleges, the company announced Tuesday.