Energy
‘Safe and reliable’: Eversource says Agawam, Longmeadow pipeline projects necessary after acquiring Columbia Gas
Proposed natural gas pipeline work in Longmeadow and Agawam could help Eversource — now the owner of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts — end leaks from aging cast-iron pipes in Springfield and address other reliability and safety issues. But the projects — which are opposed by environmentalists and some living in those towns — need a…
Read MoreWith state approval in hand, Eversource will celebrate purchase of Columbia Gas with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno Tuesday
Eversource plans to announce Tuesday the completion of its $1.1 billion purchase of Columbia Gas’ Massachusetts operations, which includes facilities in Springfield, Brockton and Lawrence Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MoreEversource Energy expects state OK for Columbia Gas acquisition next week
Eversource Energy expects to receive state approval next week for its $1.1 billion purchase of Columbia Gas’ Massachusetts operations, which includes facilities in Springfield, Brockton and Lawrence. The deal will also make Eversource an energy utility monopoly in Springfield and other cities, controlling both electricity and gas. Read the source article at masslive.com
Read MoreNew EV Charging Stations Available in Downtown Northampton
Whalen Insurance, located at 71 King St. in Northampton, now has six new electric-vehicle (EV) chargers installed beneath and powered by its solar canopy. These charging stations are operational and available for public use, charge up to 7.2 kW of power at a cost of $2 per hour, and require no parking fees to access…
Read MoreFirstLight Power Names Alicia Barton as New CEO | Business Wire
Ms. Barton served most recently as President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for three years and previously as CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), helping both states advance and implement nation-leading clean energy strategies. She also co-chaired the Energy and Cleantech Practice at the leading…
Read MoreEversource Completes Westfield Reliability Project
Eversource has completed construction of the Westfield Reliability Project, installing a three-mile-long electric circuit on an existing 115-kilovolt overhead transmission line in Westfield to help ensure the continued and safe delivery of reliable power. Part of the energy company’s work to ensure reliability for customers, the Westfield Reliability Project is one of many transmission upgrades…
Read MoreUMass Amherst Engineers Help Baystate Upgrade Control Cables, Power Systems for Ventilators
Engineers from UMass Amherst responded to a request from Baystate Health in Springfield for help in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic by designing new, longer control cables for ventilators and the elimination of battery power sources. The design changes, developed by a team of electrical and computer engineers, allow medical personnel to control the ventilators at…
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Temporarily Prohibits Utility Shutoffs to Protect Ratepayers
The Baker-Polito administration announced further action to support ratepayers during the COVID-19 outbreak, directing the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to issue an order prohibiting investor-owned utility companies from shutting off gas, electric, and water utility service to any customers for failure to pay a bill or a portion of a bill until the state…
Read MoreWe’re Here When You Need Us – Eversource COVID-19
As a member of the communities we serve across New England, we’re here to support our customers through this challenging time: Read the source article at Eversource
Read MoreEversource to buy Columbia Gas for $1.1B; expects to work with regulators and consumer groups over 30 days – masslive.com
Eversource Energy announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to purchase the Massachusetts natural gas assets of Columbia Gas for $1.1 billion from NiSource. The acquisition will bring Columbia Gas operations in Massachusetts under local ownership by the largest energy company in New England, Eversource said in a news release after the stock markets…
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