New England has seen significant cost savings on energy bills this winter, due in part to a new hydropower import contract with Québec. Since January, the contract has delivered electricity at 92 percent of its capacity, providing a reliable source of clean energy for the region. This imported hydropower has been especially valuable during the…
February saw significant merger and acquisition activity involving Boston-based firms and major players in the pharmaceutical sector. According to recent reports, two Boston community solar companies completed a merger, highlighting ongoing consolidation in the region’s clean energy sector. In addition to local developments, global pharmaceutical companies GSK and Eli Lilly executed major biotech acquisitions during…
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has named a former state senator from Pittsfield as its new chief executive officer. The appointment places a seasoned policymaker with deep experience in state energy matters at the helm of the quasi-public agency. The new CEO previously chaired the state’s energy committee, providing him with a strong background in…
