Energy

The Clark Memorial YMCA in Winchendon has commissioned Hopkinton-based Solect Energy to install two solar systems that will cover over 80 percent of the facility's energy needs.

The nation's first offshore wind farm has received investments from GE Energy Financial Services and the global bank Citi.

As the state's ambitious 2025 goals are looming for the near future, public agencies and businesses are showcasing the capabilities of switching to environmentally friendly fleets.

At the latest energy forum, experts discuss Massachusetts legislative impacts.

At the end of September, the state unveiled its latest solar incentive program that would replace the SREC (solar renewable energy credit) program, get rid of the need to constantly raise the net-metering caps, and seemingly do away with the problem of large commercial installations taking up all the available incentives while offsetting a large portion of their power.

New England Apple Products, the largest cider mill in New England will have a 300-kilowatt solar system installed on the roof of its Leominster facility by Hopkinton's Solect Energy.

Over half of Massachusetts remains in a state of extreme drought.

Westborough's NORESCO has been awarded a $25 million contract that will cover improvements to two federal prisons.

Framingham's Ameresco has secured a $20.1 million energy efficiency contract with Roxbury Community College.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has cut the proposed $133.2 million revenue request proposed late last year for its electric customers by 24 percent to $101 million.