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1 injured as home explosion rocks Needham neighborhood
No one was inside the home when it exploded. Eversource confirms it had a contractor on scene performing planned natural gas work at the house. The company said the exact cause is still unclear.
Connecticut man helps rescue 3 kittens from high voltage area Eversource lineman Branden Collins noticed the four cats while working in an area with electrified lines. He then called animal rescue to help. A video of Collins narrating this incident was shared on Facebook by Eversource.
NH, utilities warn about dangers of tree trimming near power lines after accidents New Hampshire Department of Energy and local utility providers Unitil and Eversource are warning about the dangers of tree trimming. Utility companies advise customers and private tree contractors to avoid working near electric lines and to stay at least 10 feet away.
Cleanup from Lee begins, "Not the worst storm" With Hurricane lee now in the past, it's time to clean up the mess it left behind. Eversource says they're working on new technologies to better protect against outages.
Waltham city councilors demand investigation into Eversource after power surges Two Waltham city councilors are calling on the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to investigate Eversource. The surges came in October of 2022, and in June of this year, resulting in property damages. Councilors say there was another outage Monday night.
Waltham city councilors call for investigation after power surges City councilors in Waltham were angry to learn the state will not investigate Eversource after two damaging power surges. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
NFIB goes on the air to preserve small business deduction National Federation of Independent Business is prepping an ad blitz aimed at ramping up the pressure on vulnerable Senate Democrats. The group is urging lawmakers to back the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. New England's largest energy utility, Eversource, has parted ways with the American Gas Association over diverging climate agendas.
Two manholes explode near Mass General Hospital Two manhole explosions near Mass General Hospital. MGH Police said power was knocked out to parts of the campus. Eversource said there was no impact on patients.
Lamont calls for investigation of utilities' storm response | AP News Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called for an investigation of the state's two largest electric utility companies. Lamont asked the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to look into Eversource and United Illuminating. The tongue lashing came hours after he declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard.
Fishermen frustrated at turbine distance in wind farm plans | AP News Orsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource discussed their 130-megawatt South Fork Wind Farm. Fishermen’s Advisory Board said they have requested a minimum of one nautical mile between turbines for years.
Amoskeag Fishways center closing, fish ladder deck remains | AP News The Amoskeag Fishways center along the Merrimack River in Manchester, New Hampshire, is closing soon. The move comes after Eversource sold off the hydropower facility last year. The center is scheduled to close March 8, with the seasonal fish ladder reopening March 11.
Regulators approve power contract for new offshore wind farm | AP News Danish-based Orsted U.S. Offshore Wind and Eversource are co-owners of the wind farm. The plans call for up to 50 turbines in federal waters south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The turbines are expected to generate enough energy to power about 270,000 homes.
WBZ Evening News Update For July 26 No new evidence to bring to grand jury in DJ Henry case; Transit Police look for rental truck driver who hit Dedham bridge; Eversource warns about power usage during heat wave; Latest forecast.
Underground fire, manhole explosion knocks out power in South Boston An underground fire and explosion left a large hole in Dorchester Ave. in South Boston. The explosion knocked out power to approximately 200 customers in the neighborhood. Eversource said it is not exactly sure when power will be restored.
Will electricity prices come down as much as they went up? Eversource doubled rates on January 1 from 12 cents per kilowatt-hour to 24 cents. In November, National Grid went from 14 cents to 33 cents. Energy companies do make money on the delivery part of your bill.
Will electricity prices come down as much as they went up? Eversource doubled rates on January 1 from 12 cents per kilowatt-hour to 24 cents. In November, National Grid went from 14 cents to 33 cents. Energy companies do make money on the delivery part of your bill.
A ship for windpower takes shape in Louisiana oil country The 260-foot-long Eco Edison will serve as floating housing for U.S. offshore wind technicians. It's being built for Ørsted, a Danish firm, and Eversource, a New England energy provider.
Tracking snowy conditions in Hartford County Litchfield County, Eversource Brace for Powerful Nor'Easter. Yard Goats’ Dunkin’ Park gets some upgrades. Mother gives birth in car on way to hospital.
East Boston residents pressure Gov. Healey to stop construction of Eversource substation Eversource broke ground in January but planning has been underway for years. The site sits on Condor Street in East Boston. Critics of the substation point out it sits roughly 300 yards from fuel tanks for Boston Logan International Airport.
Why don't we put all of our power lines underground? As of 2021, Eversource had 11,000 miles of power lines in the state. It would take $22 billion to $66 billion to convert all of that. Overhead lines may be more susceptible to damage, but are easier to repair.
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