Utility Proposes Large Increases To Residential And Small C&I POR Rates
In its annual purchase of receivables (POR) update, Fitchburg Gas and Electric (Unitil) of Massachusetts in Massachusetts proposes large POR rate increases to its…
News Stories: Massachusetts
September 2, 2025
August 31, 2025
DOER & Utilities Issue RFP For Long Term Energy Storage Systems
The Massachusetts DOER and electric utilities issued an RFP for long-term contracts for energy storage systems (ESS). The utilities “are seeking to procure approximately…
August 28, 2025
DOER Published Final SMART 3.0 Regulations
DOER published the final Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target SMART 3.0 regulations and redline rule amendments). As background, SMART 3.0 includes: (1) the following…
August 21, 2025
DOEE Responds To Commissioner Beverly’s Inquiry In Investigation Into Community Renewable Energy Facility Practices
DOEE Response: [ *** ] On behalf of the District of Columbia Government (DCG or the District), please allow this letter to serve as a response from the Department of…
August 8, 2025
DOER Submits Updated Round V RFP
DOER submitted 83C Round V RFP update letter to DPU. Drafting parties indicated that they “do not anticipate submitting a draft 83C Round V RFP until at least 2026” . .…
August 4, 2025
State Regulator Urges Passage Of Bill That Would Require $5 Million Bond From Retail Suppliers, Ban Commission Payments, & Require That All Enrollments Occur Through State Website
The Massachusetts DPU has suspended the working groups under its retail energy market reset proceeding, as the DPU said that, “Absent legislative reform, the…
August 1, 2025
Market Reset Working Group Proceeding Suspended Until Further Notice
From the Order Suspending Working Group Proceedings: [***] “Upon review of the record in this docket, the Commission hereby suspends the working group process, including…
July 29, 2025
AG Provides Detailed Guidance On “Junk Fee” Regulation Including Price Disclosures & Auto-Renewals That Retail Energy Suppliers Must Follow
From the AG’s press release: [***] Ahead of the September 2, 2025 compliance deadline for new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees,” the Attorney…
July 25, 2025
DPU Expands Opt-Out Municipal Aggregation to Include a Review Low-Income Community Shared Solar Program
The Massachusetts DPU has expanded an investigation originally opened to address guidelines for opt-out municipal aggregation programs to include a review of the…
SMART 3.0 Regulation Comment Period & Meetings Scheduled
DOER is taking public comments through July 25. The agency and will hold virtual public hearings on SMART 3.0 regulations at 2:00 p.m. ET (registration link) and 6:00…
