Pilgrim power plant

Massachusetts

Nuclear power’s decline in New England could cause blackouts

Competition from natural gas and environmental opposition are causing New England's nuclear power plants to shutdown, leaving its power grid dangerously overworked, according to an article published in Forbes Monday.

Massachusetts

Activists press Baker on Pilgrim problems

Written by Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE — Activists from groups opposing the operation of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth delivered a letter to Gov. Charlie Baker's office on Thursday, urging him to call for immediate closure of the plant.