energy costs

Springfield Will Save Millions In Energy Costs After Online Auction

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:40:00 +0000

People shopping for a bargain typically turn to the internet and the same is true for at least one cash strapped city in western Massachusetts.

The city of Springfield is projected to save more than $2.6 million dollars on its electric bill in the next fiscal year after participating in an online auction to purchase electricity. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announced the new energy contract on Friday. He said it was an impressive accomplishment that comes as the city is facing potentially deep budget cuts.

Mass. AG Coakley Calls for Energy Summit

Lucas Willard — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Attorney General Martha Coakley plans to convene a "summit" to find ways to bring down what she calls soaring energy costs in Massachusetts.

In a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Coakley said energy costs discourage employers from moving to the state and make it harder for those already here to expand and add jobs.

MA Senate to Resume Work on Energy Cost Bill

Tristan O'Neill — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:06:42 +0000

The Massachusetts Senate is planning to renew work on a wide-ranging bill aimed at controlling energy costs in the state while also promoting the growth of renewable power sources. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports...

Senators considered about 30 amendments to the bill last week before putting off further debate until Thursday.