Energy

Mass. gas prices fall 5 cents

As predicted, gas prices in Massachsuetts have begun to fall as oil refineries in the Gulf Coast are booting back up after being hammered by hurricanes the last two weeks.

Economics professors join push for $15 minimum wage

As activists ramp up their push to raise the minimum wage again, economists from many of the state's public and private universities are rallying to the cause.

Riverdale Water wants to provide Northbridge’s water

The Riverdale Water Compan (RWC), a privately-owned supplier of water, is again angling to sell water to the Town of Northbridge.

California solar firm opens first Mass. site in Hudson

A national provider of solar energy technology and equipment is opening a warehouse and office space in Hudson.

Movers & Shakers

Main Street Bank, Women in Business, Inc., and Southbridge Credit Union are among the six companies announcing recent hires and promotions.

Worcester airport contractor fined $168K

A Framingham contractor working at Worcester Regional Airport has been fined $167,500 by the state Department of Environmental Protection for wetlands and water-quality violations.

Public, private leaders call for renewable energy push

Central Massachusetts leaders said at a renewable energy summit in Oakham Thursday the state should move to a 100-percent renewable energy solution.

Companies ink deal for cogeneration facility at Southbridge Innovation Center

The Southbridge Innovation Center will soon be home to a cogeneration facility that will provide over 70 percent of the center's electricity needs.

Ballot question proposals pit businesses against progressives

Twenty-one initiative petitions, including proposals to raise the minimum wage and lower the sales tax, are one step closer to appearing before voters.

Raytheon successfully tests anti-warfare missile

Defense contractor Raytheon announced Wednesday a missile designed to intercept a ballistic missile was successfully tested at sea.

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