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NStar, Northeast Utilities deal would aid consumers, Cape Wind

NStar, Northeast accept Mass. terms for OK of merger; Final approval could assure financing of offshore project

By Erin Ailworth

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 15, 2012

Massachusetts officials have reached a breakthrough deal with NStar and Northeast Utilities that would allow the two electric companies to merge in exchange for buying a significant amount of power from the offshore Cape Wind project.

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