Massachusetts Data-sharing May Occur in 2026
The large electricity distribution companies in Massachusetts are expected to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to build and manage a data repository of customers for…
News Stories: Massachusetts
March 2, 2026
February 27, 2026
MA EDI Working Group Meeting Materials Now Available!
Materials from the February 11, 2026 working group meeting including zip file containing meeting notes, control changes, and meeting schedule was made available on…
Update: Massive MA Legislation Passes Crucial House Vote by Adopting all Amendments and Now Moves to Final Vote in Senate
House of Representatives – Passed to be engrossed – 128 YEAS to 27 NAYS H5151 – Entitled “An Act Relative To Energy Affordability, Clean Power And…
February 25, 2026
Harmful Massachusetts Retail Energy Legislation to Keep an Eye On
Massachusetts bill, H5151 entitled An Act Relative To Energy Affordability, Clean Power And Economic Competitiveness has been reported from the House Ways and Means…
February 18, 2026
Utilities File Responses to DPU’s Broad Rate Review Investigation
Massachusetts electric and natural gas utilities file responses to a Massachusetts DPU broad investigation to review the utilities rates and seeking comments on a host…
February 13, 2026
Call to Reduce Electric and Gas Utility Rates
On February 11th the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) sent a letter to the electric and gas utilities indicating appreciation of the utilities “prompt…
January 29, 2026
Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Utility Load Forecasts Including Large Load Factors
The Massachusetts Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) announced the next meeting has been scheduled: January 29, 2026 from 1-3 PM Register for this meeting At…
January 26, 2026
Municipal Aggregation Plans Save Electric Customers Money
In a press release, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that it has made significant headway in approving Municipal Aggregation Plans. The…
Utilities File Proposed Winter Relief Discount Plans for Residential Customers
On January 23rd a joint utilities letter was sent to the Massachusetts DPU stating that in response the Healey-Driscoll Administration request that “we are proposing a…
January 7, 2026
Balances From RGGI Auction Proceeds Must Be Returned To Ratepayers
On December 23, 2025 the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) ordered that the $39.85 million balance from RGGI auction proceeds be returned to ratepayers…
