Energy

Boston area energy prices are down 6.2 percent from a year ago, while local food prices increased 0.9 percent over the same time period, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Tuesday.

Ameresco, Inc. announced Monday a new wastewater treatment biogas project to be built at a facility owned by five Arizona cities, including Phoenix and Scottsdale.

New renewable power requirements in Massachusetts' comprehensive energy law could lead to rate hikes, according to business and industry officials.

The latest achievement of a conservative governor working out problems with mostly liberal lawmakers came recently when Gov. Charlie Baker signed a comprehensive Massachusetts energy bill into law.

Much of Massachusetts is in the midst of a serious drought and its impact could be felt long after the hot weather gives way to autumn.

Developers of an Uxbridge solar facility have been fined $18,000 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for reportedly violating wetlands protection regulations.

Clark University has completed construction on its $23.8M Alumni and Student Engagement Center with a ribbon cutting to be held Thursday.

Framingham-based Ameresco has boosted its revenue year-over-year by 7 percent in the second quarter of 2016 as it maintained revenues of 4 cents per share.

Gov. Charlie Baker sat in the sun on the State House lawn Monday afternoon, relishing a victory for his administration and some in the Legislature.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday plans to sign legislation putting Massachusetts on a course to diversify its energy generation base by procuring 1,600 megawatts of hydropower and offshore wind energy through long-term contracts.