Allston power station

Description: Electric power station in Allston. Grid of insulators, transformers and cables. Danger High Voltage sign. Line of utility poles and railroad tracks along Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) looking toward TV38 (WSBK) transmission tower.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 04/30/1976

Anticipating a power shortage

Description: Energy Secretary Sharon Pollard anticipates a near shortage of electricity over winter and calls for new power plants, cogeneration and efficiency.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 12/22/1988

Apple grower and Seabrook

Description: Orchard grower in Hampton Falls, NH, is unhappy about the high rates he will pay for electricity generated by Seabrook plant. Apples on conveyor belt.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 03/07/1990

BOSTON EDISON

Description: OLD STILLS OF BOSTON EDISON ELECTRIC CABLES (CIRCA 1920), DC CABLES

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Boston Edison

Description: Boston Edison Mystic Electrical Power Plant.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 08/24/1981

Coal oil mixture project in Salem

Description: Salem Harbor Station of New England Power Co. participates in one-year $10.2 million demonstration project for US Department of Energy. Goal is to show that a coal oil mixture is more efficient and as clean burning as no. 6 oil alone to produce steam to generate electricity. Interview with Mr. Kennedy of New England Power. Smokestacks and exterior of plant, oil storage tanks.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 07/26/1979

Electricity demand

Description: Boston's high-rise developments and large building complexes account for huge electric demand and are inefficient, wasting heat and air conditioning. "Danger High Voltage" sign. Major power lines.

Collection: Ten O'Clock News

Date Created: 01/07/1988