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Boston Edison Company
American electric power generation company based in Boston, founded in 18861
The Boston Edison Company (BECo) was incorporated as the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston in 1886. It was one of the earliest electric utility companies in the United States of America.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Boston Edison Company (BECo) was incorporated as the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston in 1886. It was one of the earliest electric utility companies in the United States of America.2
Timeline
- 1886Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaBoston Edison Company
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- 2WikipediaBoston Edison Company on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsBoston Edison Company photo by tiZom, CC BY-SA 3.0