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December 9, 2014 | Worcester Business Journal   More than 100 businesses have signed on to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC) to reduce energy costs by joining in on bulk purchases of power and natural gas, the Milton-based group announced Tuesday. The group of manufacturers is made up of businesses such as metal manufacturers, […]

Simón Rios srios@s-t.com | December 7, 2014 | The Standard-Times NEW BEDFORD — Precix, one of the city’s largest manufacturers and a global player in the o-ring industry, was on edge about its finances this fall. Though the company projects its growth at 11 percent in the coming year, skyrocketing energy prices had officials warning of […]

Shaun Pandit | October 16, 2014 | Energy Manager Today   The high cost and often-complex process of buying electricity and natural gas is a constant challenge for any industry, but perhaps none more so than manufacturers who deal with energy intensive operations on a daily basis. The best, most affordable market deals aren’t always […]

Kathryn Gallerani kgallerani@wickedlocal.com | September 5, 2014 | Carver Reporter   CARVER – The 6-megawatt solar array on the 16-acre private landfill site in North Carver faces toward the south in the general direction of Cape Cod Hospital. Through a net metering agreement with Southern Sky Renewable Energy of Boston, Cape Cod Healthcare will save $200,000 […]

 Karen Henry | August 11, 2014 | Energy Manager Today More than 30 founding partner companies have signed up to join the Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC), a buying group of manufacturers that reduces energy costs by purchasing energy supply in bulk. The companies, located in regions throughout the Commonwealth, include Northeast Real Estate Solutions, of Harvard, […]

The Harvard Post | August 7, 2014 The Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative, a buying group of manufacturers that reduces energy costs by purchasing energy supply in bulk, today announced more than 30 founding partner companies that have signed on to participate in the collaborative. The Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative, a buying group of manufacturers that […]

Amanda Roberge | July 20, 2014 | Worcester Telegram   The Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative, or MassMEC, has now recruited 50 companies — including RH White Construction Services in Auburn and Rocheleau Tool & Die Company in Fitchburg — to buy energy in bulk and access a savings to their bottom line. MassMEC, an initiative […]

Bob Tremblay | July 19, 2014 | MetroWest Daily News Local firms join energy-buying group The Mass. Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC), a Boston-based buying group of manufacturers that reduces energy costs by purchasing energy supply in bulk, has announced that more than 30 founding partner companies have signed on to participate in the collaborative. The […]

Lizzie Ayoub | July 15, 2014 | Attleboro Patch Attleboro’s Stergis Industries joins group energy buying program for Mass. manufacturers launched by MassDevelopment and EarlyBird Power The Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC), a buying group of manufacturers that reduces energy costs by purchasing energy supply in bulk, today announced more than 30 founding partner companies […]

Genevieve Olson | June 23, 2014 | The Patriot Ledger   MILTON – Some local manufacturers are pocketing savings on their energy bills after joining a state-sponsored group called MassMEC. Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative, announced by Gov. Deval Patrick in April, was created to offer lower-cost power to members by negotiating bulk rates with electricity […]