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Energy & Utilities

  • DCU to provide $100 million in loans for solar projects

    September 26, 2013

    Digital Federal Credit Union signed an agreement Tuesday to provide up to $100 million in financing for residential solar loan projects.

    September 26, 2013
  • Record Energy Deal Draws Cape Wind Comparisons

    Andy Metzger State House News Service September 25, 2013

    The largest renewable energy procurement in state history, which involved the six Massachusetts electrical utilities teaming up to increase their buying power, will provide electricity at a fraction of the cost of Cape Wind.

    Andy Metzger State House News Service September 25, 2013
  • State Announces Record Wind Energy Deal

    Rick Saia September 23, 2013

    Four utility companies have filed contracts with the state for the largest procurement of renewable energy in New England, the Patrick administration announced today.

    Rick Saia September 23, 2013
  • Green Jobs See 2nd Year Of Double-Digit Growth

    September 18, 2013

    The clean energy industry in Massachusetts added nearly 8,500 jobs and grew 11.8 percent over the past year, building on double-digit growth the year before, according to the Patrick administration.

    September 18, 2013
  • Editorial: Hydropower A Worthy Part Of Our Energy Mix

    September 16, 2013

    Since coming to office in 2007 and 2009, respectively, both Gov.

    September 16, 2013
  • AMSC Wins South Africa Wind Farm Contract

    Emily Micucci September 11, 2013

    AMSC, a Devens-based wind and power grid company, will connect South Africa's largest wind farm to the electricity grid under a new contract with high-voltage construction company Consolidated Power Projects (CONCO), based in that country.

    Emily Micucci September 11, 2013
  • MassDevelopment Launches College Energy Pilot

    August 27, 2013

    Several Central Massachusetts colleges will be included in a $2-million energy efficiency pilot program, MassDevelopment announced.

    August 27, 2013
  • NStar Proposes Cut In Natural Gas Price

    August 26, 2013

    NStar's natural gas customers will see a 26.5-percent drop in prices as the weather cools down, if the state approves a new supply rate proposed by the utility.

    August 26, 2013
  • Briefing: AMSC's Fortunes

    August 19, 2013

    Earlier this month, Devens-based wind and power grid company AMSC reported quarterly revenue that was better than in the fourth quarter of last year, but down compared with the same period last year.

    August 19, 2013
  • WPI Finishes Strong In Solar Homes Contest In China

    Emily Micucci August 12, 2013

    An international team of universities, led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), finished in first and fourth place in two juried categories for its solar home design, branded the Solatrium.

    Emily Micucci August 12, 2013
  • Ameresco Optimistic After Disappointing Q2

    August 8, 2013

    Ameresco's second-quarter revenue was below expectations, but President and CEO George P. Sakellaris is optimistic the company will fare better in the second half of the year.

    August 8, 2013
  • World Energy Revenue Up 10%

    Rick Saia August 8, 2013

    World Energy Solutions of Worcester turned in its best revenue-producing second quarter, the energy management services firm said in its most recent financial report. But the company also reported a net loss of $1.65 million as it continued to work

    Rick Saia August 8, 2013
  • Sevcon Posts Q3 Decline In Revenue, Profits

    August 7, 2013

    Southborough-based Sevcon, which designs and manufactures microprocessor-based controls for zero emission electric and hybrid vehicles, said its third-quarter financial results met the company's expectations, with revenue coming in at $8.7 million.

    August 7, 2013
  • AMSC Marks Mixed Results For Q1

    August 7, 2013

    Devens-based wind and power grid company AMSC reported first-quarter fiscal 2014 revenues that were 13 percent better than the fourth quarter of last year, but down compared with the same period last year, as it continues to work to regain its

    August 7, 2013
  • EcoTarium Wins Grant For Grid Connection

    Emily Micucci August 5, 2013

    The EcoTarium in Worcester announced it will use a $244,290 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) to connect to the electrical grid, reducing reliance on its aging power plant.

    Emily Micucci August 5, 2013
  • Mass Megawatts Jumps Into Solar Market

    Rick Saia August 2, 2013

    Worcester-based Mass Megawatts Wind Power is entering the $12 billion U.S. solar power market, announcing the development of a new solar-tracking technology that it says will increase solar energy production 30 percent.

    Rick Saia August 2, 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.