Hearing Examiner Seeks Comments On Gas Special Contracts
A Massachusetts Hearing Officer filed request for further comments “to assist the Department in issuing its Final Order” {***} “The Department invites additional written…
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January 16, 2025
December 24, 2024
MA DPU Files Supplemental Response To Utility Request For Information On Net Metering Credit Transfers
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Commission filed a response to the utility’s supplemental request for information on net metering credit transfers. For…
December 23, 2024
Approved Documentation On Net Metering Tariff Provision Updates
Massachusetts Department of Utilities (DPU) filed updated net metering provisions: “The following tariff provisions shall be applicable to a Host Customer, as defined…
Emergency Clean Peak Energy Standard Rule Made Permanent
Massachusetts DOER announced that the changes in the 10/11/24 emergency rulemaking have been made permanent on December 23, 2024. ( As a reminder, the rulemaking makes…
December 17, 2024
Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) Meeting Held
In Massachusetts Grid Modernization GMAC held meeting on December 17, 2024. Meeting Agenda Presentation Slides Draft 10/10/24 meeting minutes Draft 11/21/24 ExCom…
November 21, 2024
Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Which Retains Individual Residential Electric Choice, Includes Retail Market Enhancements
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed S2967 that retains individual residential electric choice, while also requiring certain retail market enhancements. As…
November 20, 2024
MA Governor Signs Expansive New Energy Law
As reported previously, Massachusetts Gov. Healey signed into law S.2967 entitled “An Act Promoting A Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity And Protecting Ratepayers.” See…
October 28, 2024
Parties Filed Comments On Interlocutory Order On Energy Affordability Next Steps
In Connecticut parties filed comments in PURA’s energy affordability examination. As background, the DPU initiated this inquiry to examine energy burden with a…
October 23, 2024
Massachusetts Senate Approves Conference Report Which Retains Individual Residential Electric Choice
To reconcile differences in previous energy bills, the Massachusetts Senate has adopted a conference committee report. The conference committee report strikes the…
October 16, 2024
Municipal Aggregation Workshop Scheduled
Massachusetts Department Staff has developed proposed criteria to identify the STGUs that are eligible to enter contracts with municipal aggregators prior to the SMART…
