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GREENFIELD — With Northeast Biodiesel now up and running, the business welcomed residents to learn more about producing fuel using recycled vegetable oil, as well as other clean energy endeavors, during a celebration Saturday.Clean energy experts...

GREENFIELD — Perseverance was the theme of a Tuesday morning gathering to celebrate the long-anticipated launch of Northeast Biodiesel.The worker- and consumer-owned cooperative started production at its 1.75-million-gallon-a-year plant this week,...

Northeast Biodiesel will turn used cooking oil into fuel to heat buildings and power vehicles. It plans to produce nearly 2 million gallons per year in its Greenfield, Massachusetts, facility.

Northeast Biodiesel will turn used cooking oil into fuel to heat buildings and power vehicles. It plans to produce nearly 2 million gallons per year in its Greenfield, Massachusetts, facility.

EASTHAMPTON — The canopy over the parking lot at River Valley Co-op is helping to generate discounted solar energy for 100 low-income households in western Massachusetts.Through a partnership between the community-owned food cooperative and Co-op...

GREENFIELD — Dozens gathered at Energy Park Friday afternoon to celebrate the return of spring as the Interfaith Council of Franklin County hosted its inaugural Earth Day celebration.Folks were treated to traditional English spring ritual dances from...

As the weather gets warmer and the ground thaws, local groups are beginning the annual process of increasing the community’s stock of trees.Coinciding with seasonal plantings throughout the area, the Interfaith Council of Franklin County will host its...

GREENFIELD – Nearly six years after its anticipated opening, Northeast Biodiesel LLC — a biofuel manufacturing plant — is once again gearing up to start operation.The new general manager, Rick Durepo, who was brought on in August, said his...

Lynn Benander and Sharon Klein will explore different solar models and their implications when it comes to environmental and economic impacts, equity, accessibility, resilience and job creation.