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The City of Boston is looking to enter the electricity-buying business, though some have expressed concerns that Mayor Marty Walsh has delayed action on doing so. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston prepares to dive into energy buying business after much delay

Riley Villiers September 12, 2018
Despite some delays, Boston is entering into the energy buying business with a push from the mayor’s office to jumpstart programs that will obtain electricity for the City.
Charlie Baker, then the Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor, speaks at his primary election party in 2014. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker administration to provide access to sustainable energy programs

Amanda Kaufman April 26, 2017

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced six new programs that intend to make sustainable energy and energy efficiency more accessible for low and moderate-income Massachusetts...

Boston Mayor Menino pushes residents to adopt solar technology

Daily Free Press Admin November 20, 2013

In continuation of his support for renewable energy, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino called on residents Thursday to consider the adoption of solar power technology in their homes and communities. George...

Mass. ranked as most energy efficient state for third year

Daily Free Press Admin November 10, 2013

For the third consecutive year, Massachusetts was named the nation’s most energy-efficient state Wednesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, furthering the Commonwealth’s reputation...

More Bostonians flocking to solar powered houses

Daily Free Press Admin November 28, 2012

Following a state government push toward green energy, Solarize Mass-Boston doubled residential solar contracts in the city over four months, with 116 solar projects coming to Boston houses soon. The...

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