Energy
Eversource says electric customers should expect lower rates this summer
A big announcement was made by Eversource on Monday that could positively impact how much customers pay for electricity per month. After Eversource customers on a basic service rate have been hit with higher electric bills for more than a year, a change could be coming in a matter of weeks. “This is good news.…
Read MoreFirstLight Power offering grants for organizations advancing climate action
FirstLight Power is offering a grant program to help improve the quality of life in the communities where their facilities are located in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. FirstLight Power has a facility in Northfield in Franklin County. The funds through the grant program will focus on two areas of giving: Community building and climate action…
Read More$50K to help small businesses in West Springfield, Agawam
A total of $50,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was presented to the West of the River Chamber of Commerce by West Springfield State Senator John C. Velis, on Thursday. Economic development, local products and services, and advocacy for issues that impact local businesses are promoted through the West of the River Chamber…
Read MoreElm Electrical Creates Program to Educate Teenagers About Electrical Careers
Elm Electrical has created a new program for high-school students interested in the electrical field. The students, in grades 10-12, were recommended by their teachers or Elm employees to attend this free, four-day training seminar. These prospective co-op students, or Elm Futures, were then invited to join Elm educators learn new skills as well as…
Read MoreBringing Valley Green Energy to Hampshire County
The town of Amherst has signed a contract with MassPowerChoice, an aggregation services company that will implement an inter-municipal community choice aggregation (CCA) to help reduce the local and state carbon footprint. Planning for aggregation will entail developing production strategies that will ensure uninterrupted production at a specific facility. This will enable the implementation of…
Read MoreOffshore Wind Industry: Landing Supply Chain Opportunities For Local Manufacturing
The offshore wind industry has arrived in Massachusetts. Where will the components of the planned offshore wind turbine structures be manufactured? The answer is crucial for local communities and businesses, particularly manufacturers interested to expand into new markets through participation in a diverse supply chain. Join us to learn more about the burgeoning offshore wind…
Read MoreEversource conducting electric system improvements in Chicopee, South Hadley, and Granby
Eversource is scheduled to conduct intermittent helicopter work for the Montague to Fairmont Structure Replacement Project beginning Wednesday. A helicopter from Eversource will be flying over areas in Chicopee, South Hadley, and Granby to install guide ropes and carry workers, tools, and materials within the utility right-of-way. This involves installing new conductors and communication lines…
Read MoreWNE College of Engineering to Offer Hands-on Integrated Photonics Training
Western New England University’s (WNE) College of Engineering Laboratory for Education and Application Prototypes (LEAP@WNE) in Springfield is the first to offer the latest hands-on integrated photonics training in collaboration with Spark Photonics to enhance the Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department’s optics/photonics bachelor of science in electrical engineering degree sequence. Read the source article…
Read MoreBaker Administration awarded more than $13m for electric charging stations
The Baker Administration has awarded more than $13 million for electric vehicle fast charging stations and western Massachusetts will benefit too. 54 government and private entities received the grants to install just over 300 direct-current fast charging ports. These ports will be disbursed across 150 different locations, and will be seen in all four western…
Read More9 electric charging stations being installed in Westfield
Westfield Gas and Electric broke ground on their electric vehicle charging stations Wednesday, a project months in the making. The company plans on installing nine electric vehicle charges around the city. Two at the airport, as well as at Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School, Intermediate School and Highland Elementary School and the municipal parking…
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