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Energy & Utilities

  • Report: Mass. No. 2 For Clean Energy

    June 6, 2013

    In a national ranking of clean energy technology leadership, Massachusetts comes in just behind California, according to a new report.

    June 6, 2013
  • AMSC: China Court To Hear Copyright Cases

    Rick Saia May 24, 2013

    China's highest court next week will hear Devens-based AMSC's software copyright infringement cases against two Chinese firms, one of which allegedly refused to pay for products it had ordered from the maker of products for wind energy and the

    Rick Saia May 24, 2013
  • World Energy Hits Revenue Mark, But Loses $1M

    Rick Saia May 15, 2013

    World Energy Solutions of Worcester saw a 27-percent increase in revenue during the first quarter of this year, but lost nearly $1 million after an accounting change that defers some revenue recognition after reporting sales and commission expenses

    Rick Saia May 15, 2013
  • Brookfield Signs Solar Energy Contract

    Rick Saia May 14, 2013

    A Virginia firm has signed a 20-year contract with Brookfield town officials to finance, own and operate a 434-kilowatt solar energy project on a capped landfill behind the town transfer station.

    Rick Saia May 14, 2013
  • Solar Projects To Provide Power To 400 Sterling Homes

    Emily Micucci May 13, 2013

    Two solar power installation projects that will provide power to about 400 Sterling homes each year have been completed, according to the installing companies.

    Emily Micucci May 13, 2013
  • National Grid, Union Reach Tentative Accord

    Rick Saia May 13, 2013

    Unionized utility workers for National Grid in Massachusetts and Rhode Island have reached a tentative agreement with the company on a new contract, according to a statement from a union official.

    Rick Saia May 13, 2013
  • Sun Must Continue To Shine On Solar Energy

    May 13, 2013

    It's always better to be a leader than a follower. And it's under that banner of leadership that Gov. Deval Patrick and his administration deserve credit for establishing and surpassing the state's goals to install and expand solar energy.

    May 13, 2013
  • Despite Down Q1, Ameresco Remains Optimistic

    May 9, 2013

    Saying a tough first quarter was expected, but that revenue still came in lower than anticipated, Framingham-based Ameresco Inc. recorded a decline in both revenue and net income for the period.

    May 9, 2013
  • A123 Systems Announces Rebranding

    Emily Micucci May 6, 2013

    A123 Systems, which has sites in MetroWest, announced a rebranding of its advanced battery business in Westborough, five months after the company announced it would sell most of its assets to Chinese firm Wanxiang Group.

    Emily Micucci May 6, 2013
  • Incentives Help Patrick Hit Solar Energy Goal

    Matt Murphy State House News Service May 1, 2013

    With the assistance of state incentives and a boom in solar installations last year, Massachusetts residents, businesses, municipalities and utilities now have the capacity to harness more than 250 megawatts of power from solar energy and Gov. Deval

    Matt Murphy State House News Service May 1, 2013
  • Hudson Solar Firm Names CEO

    April 23, 2013

    Solar installation company New England Clean Energy of Hudson has named Jim Elkind its CEO, the company announced today.

    April 23, 2013
  • World Energy Sales Up 55% In 2012

    April 17, 2013

    Worcester-based World Energy Solutions Inc. nearly doubled its sales in the fourth quarter of 2012, helping drive a 55-percent annual revenue gain compared to 2011.

    April 17, 2013
  • It's Not Easy Being Green: Market For Energy-Efficient Homes Is Growing, But Costs Make It Tough

    April 15, 2013

    As homebuyers become more aware of how energy efficiency can save them money, more developers and homeowners are applying it to their properties, creating a fledgling market for green homes.

    April 15, 2013
  • Electricians, Solar Contractors Clash Over Division Of Work

    April 15, 2013

    The 2008 Green Communities Act, which created the market conditions for the Bay State's solar energy boom, was originally pitched as good for the environment and for creating jobs.

    April 15, 2013
  • Clean Tech In Massachusetts Goes Full Steam Ahead

    Vincent Devito Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 15, 2013

    Sources indicate that hybrid vehicles comprise 4 percent of the United States' automobile market. That's the highest percentage ever.

    Vincent Devito Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 15, 2013
  • Green Energy Experts: Incentive Program Cuts Will Spur Industry Shifts

    Emily Micucci April 15, 2013

    Jump-starting the green energy industry in the United States was a goal of the Obama Administration when it took office in 2009, and federal incentives designed to meet that goal have buoyed green energy companies in Central Massachusetts and beyo

    Emily Micucci April 15, 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.