Dear Friends, We want to let you know about an exciting new program that makes buying electricity and natural gas easier, more efficient and cost effective for manufacturers across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (https://new.massmec.com/), a state-sponsored initiative announced by Gov. Patrick this spring, is aimed at putting the Commonwealth at the forefront….

Group energy buying program for Mass. manufacturers launched by MassDevelopment and EarlyBird Power announces founding member companies and new website. 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 that have signed on to participate….

SHAUN PANDIT | MAY 26, 2014 | WORCESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL As anyone who runs a business in Massachusetts knows, managing the cost of electricity and natural gas is a constant challenge. The process of overseeing energy supply can be difficult, especially since the best deals aren’t always immediately clear. The manufacturing industry, with its energy-intensive operations, perhaps….

Nashoba Publishing POSTED: 05/08/2014 10:34:56 AM EDT MassDevelopment and EarlyBird Power have launched the Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC), a buying group of manufacturers that saves money by purchasing energy supply in bulk and includes free energy efficiency and renewable energy reviews. Governor Deval Patrick announced the program to 500 attendees – including more than….

The Berkshire Eagle, 05/10/2014 12:10:22 AM EDT MassDevelopment and EarlyBird Power have launched the Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative, an affordable energy program for state manufacturers. The buying group of manufacturers saves money by purchasing energy supply in bulk and includes free energy efficiency and renewable energy reviews. Members of MassMEC enlist EarlyBird Power to negotiate volume….

By Chris Reidy  | GLOBE STAFF   MAY 08, 2014 MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, said that it is launching a collaborative designed to help Bay State manufacturers to save money on energy purchases by aggregating their buying power. According to MassDevelopment, the high cost of energy is one of the largest issues….

Banker & Tradesman; Friday, May 9, 2014, 11:18am MassDevelopment and Milton-based EarlyBird Power have launched the Massachusetts Manufacturing Energy Collaborative (MassMEC), a buying group of manufacturers that saves money by purchasing energy supply in bulk and includes free energy efficiency and renewable energy reviews. Gov. Deval Patrick announced the program to 500 attendees – including….

 WORCESTER – Tuesday, April 29, 2014 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced over $1.4 million in federal funding to help manufacturers and other companies impacted by sequestration and defense budget cuts to diversify their markets. The grant will help the defense industry, which employs over 130,000 Massachusetts residents, identify and pursue other markets to sell….

NSTAR Fixed electric rates per kWh (all through June 30, 2014): Small Commercial and Industrial: $0.09006 NEMA Large Commercial and Industrial: $0.08669 SEMA Large Commercial and Industrial: $0.07945 Variable electric rates per kWh: Small Commercial and Industrial: $0.07087 for April $0.06703 for May $0.07245 for June NEMA Large Commercial and Industrial $0.08937 for April $0.07836....