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Lawsuit hits Mass. law promoting local energy providers

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The state is trying to settle a lawsuit that challenges legislation at the heart of efforts by the Patrick administration to develop a clean energy industry in Massachusetts.

TransCanada Power, a Canadian energy company with operations in Westborough, sued five state officials in Worcester District Court in April, including the energy and environmental affairs secretary, Ian Bowles.

Full story: Lawsuit hits Mass. law promoting local energy providers – The Boston Globe