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Energy & Utilities

  • Unitil works to make amends; dark memories still linger

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    As snow's piled up around North Central Massachusetts, some residents have found a good reason to be pleased with winter conditions: power outages have been only a minor inconvenience. That's something many local businesses and residents have not

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
  • Senate adds local option water surcharge to infrastructure bill

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service February 28, 2014

    After agreeing to a plan allowing a new local option water surcharge, the Senate unanimously passed legislation Thursday aimed at addressing some of the unmet funding needs for water infrastructure projects in Massachusetts.

    Colleen Quinn State House News Service February 28, 2014
  • Electronic recyclers catch the wave of tech growth

    February 24, 2014

    (From Feb. 17 print edition) An influx of new technology has left companies scrambling to determine how best to dispose of outdated machines and the information contained within them.

    February 24, 2014
  • A ray of (local) sunshine for manufacturers

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    Once upon a time, if you wanted to make things in North Central Massachusetts, you built your mill on a river, or dug a canal, and took advantage of a natural power source. Today, some local manufacturers still do something similar, using hydropower

    Livia Gershon Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • Gulf expands electricity service to New York

    February 13, 2014

    Framingham-based Gulf Electricity announced Wednesday it will expand its consumer and small business electric service to the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County.

    February 13, 2014
  • AMSC narrows losses

    Emily Micucci February 6, 2014

    Devens-based AMSC narrowed its losses in the third quarter ending Dec. 31, according to an earnings statement, while revenue increased due to growth in the clean energy firm's wind segment.

    Emily Micucci February 6, 2014
  • Ameresco wins $15.7M contract in New Mexico

    February 4, 2014

    Framingham-based Ameresco was awarded a $15.7 million contract Friday by New Mexico State University to improve energy efficiency in 46 of its buildings.

    February 4, 2014
  • A123 to install energy storage system in Japan

    January 30, 2014

    Lithium-ion battery maker A123 Energy Solutions, which has operations in Westborough and Hopkinton, announced Wednesday a contract to supply, install and commission a 1-megawatt energy storage system in Japan.

    January 30, 2014
  • Unitil attributes higher earnings to natural gas demand

    Emily Micucci January 29, 2014

    Unitil Corp., which provides power to business and residential customers in Ashby, Fitchburg, Lunenburg and Townsend, reported earnings of $21.6 million for the year, and $10.3 million for the fourth quarter which ended Dec. 31, representing

    Emily Micucci January 29, 2014
  • N.E. govs seek more energy infrastructure

    January 24, 2014

    Gov. Deval Patrick has joined with New England's other governors in asking ISO-New England to support expanded infrastructure for clean-energy electricity and natural gas.

    January 24, 2014
  • AMSC settles lawsuit for $10M

    January 21, 2014

    AMSC has agreed to set aside $10 million to settle claims that it artificially inflated its financial results between July 2010 and July 2011, according to court filings.

    January 21, 2014
  • Renewable energy contract promises North Central Mass. savings

    Emily Micucci January 15, 2014

    Manufacturers based in North Central Massachusetts will now have new access to renewable electricity, thanks to a new contract between the North Central Massachusetts Development Corp. (NCMDC) and Nugen Capital Management LLC to generate net

    Emily Micucci January 15, 2014
  • Fuel cell exec pitches lawmakers on energy technology

    State House News Service January 10, 2014

    A fuel cell company that counts Apple, Staples, Verizon and other big companies among its energy clients appealed to Massachusetts lawmakers Wednesday for help deploying what they called “the next generation of energy technology.”

    State House News Service January 10, 2014
  • Gulf enters commercial fuel supply business

    January 7, 2014

    Framingham-based Gulf Oil LP announced Monday it will enter the commercial and industrial fuel supply business.

    January 7, 2014
  • Survey: More see light on bulb switches

    Rick Saia January 2, 2014

    Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to switch to more energy-efficient lighting as a result of federal legislation designed to increase efficiency standards, according to a recent survey by lighting manufacturer Osram Sylvania.

    Rick Saia January 2, 2014
  • Gas-Price Drop Foreseen For 2014

    December 27, 2013

    Downward pressure will lower gasoline prices at the pumps in 2014 but won't lead to a major increase in consumption, according to a forecast from the website GasBuddy.com, which posts gasoline prices from throughout the United States.

    December 27, 2013

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In November, Massachusetts residents will vote on Question 4 regarding whether or not to legalize restricted use and possession of psychedelic drugs for those 21 and older. The use of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions is slowly becoming more popular within the U.S. On Oct. 10, veterans lobbied on the Boston Common to decriminalize the use of certain types and small quantities of psychedelic substances, claiming its usage has the potential to save lives.

While the proposed law would not impact employers’ rights to enforce workplace policies restricting employee psychedelic substance use, the possibility of legalization does bring up the question of whether or not companies will choose independently to adjust their drug testing policies. The ballot question comes six years after legalized sale of recreational marijuana began in Massachusetts.