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…
News Stories: Massachusetts
February 25, 2026
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…
December 31, 2025
Commission Initiates Utility Billing Investigation Including Evaluation Of Severe Billing Errors And Net Metering Recovery Mechanism
As a reminder, on December 15, 2025 the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) opened an investigation to comprehensively review all delivery charges on…
December 30, 2025
Energy & Environmental Affairs End Of Year Report Now Available
In a press release the Massachusetts Healey-Driscoll Administration announce the release of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) 2025 Annual…
December 18, 2025
Recent GMAC Meeting Materials Now Available
Materials from the December 18th GMAC Executive Committee meeting is now available. Materials from December 4th GMAC meeting is also available. Upcoming events: GMAC…
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