U.S. wind-power capacity grew 31 percent in 2011, accounting for 35 percent of all new electricity-generation capacity, the American Wind Energy Association said. more

Gasoline prices in the Ocean State fell 7 cents this week in the sixth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more

QUINCY, Mass. – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC last week announced sustainability advancements in Massachusetts, including its work to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the state, where it currently operates 131 stores. more

Utility company National Grid is warning its customers of a nationwide utility bill scam demanding over-the-phone payments for past-due balances. more

Gasoline prices in the Ocean State fell 5 cents this week in the fifth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more

Yardney Technical Products sends its lithium-ion batteries far and wide, including two that landed on Mars in August 2012 on NASA’s Curiosity rover. more

Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the fourth consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more

WALTHAM, Mass. – National Grid named John J. Donleavy executive vice president and chief operating officer for the company’s U.S. operations, which include more than 3 million electric and 3 million natural gas customers in Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. more

Yardney Technical Products’ lithium-ion batteries have been out of this world – literally. “The last four missions to Mars have all had our batteries on them,” said Yardney President and Chief Operating Officer Vince Yevolli, pictured above at the company’s new headquarters, in East Greenwich. Yardney is a subsidiary of Ener-Tek International, Inc. Its batteries are also found in aircraft and hearing aids. The company, which employs 140, moved to Rhode Island in January from a much larger facility in Pawcatuck, Conn. more

Gasoline prices in the Ocean State dropped 1 cent this week in the third consecutive week of price declines, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more