Since 1902, HG&E has provided its customers with a reliable, affordable source of energy matched by superior customer service.

In celebration of our centennial we have prepared a historical retrospective of the Department, highlighting how its activities have benefited and affected the citizens of Holyoke. Click below to download a copy of the written history or watch excerpts from a video documentary.

Click here to view “Holyoke Gas & Electric: the First 100 Years” (manuscript version)
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The following book chronicles the history of the Holyoke Water Power Company. This organization was responsible for the construction of Holyoke’s dam and canal system. Many of the assets formally held by HWP were acquired by Holyoke Gas & Electric in December of 2001.

The History of Holyoke Water Power Company - 1859-1967, by Robert E. Barrett
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note: this is a very large Adobe Acrobat file and it recommenced that you right click on the link above and save the document to your desktop