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…
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March 2, 2026
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 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 16, 2025
National Grid Files 2026 Basic Service Rates
In Massachusetts National Grid files proposed basic service rates (Basic Service Rates) for the periods February 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026, for the residential and…
October 17, 2025
PSC Approves Modifications To Firm Demand Response Programs
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approves modifications to the Firm Demand Response Programs are granted effective November 1, 2025. These modifications…
October 3, 2025
Utility Files Energy Storage System Wholesale Market Participant Report & Energy Storage Best Practices
National Grid filed its East Pulaski Energy Storage System Wholesale Market Participation Annual report. Note that this report is National Grid’s third annual report.…
July 25, 2025
AMI Stakeholder Working Group Roundup
On July 17, 2025 the Hearing Officer issued a memo regarding final AMI Stakeholder Working Group comments. Final AMI Stakeholder Working Group comments due by July 29,…
June 16, 2025
Working Group Meeting Scheduled For 1:00 p.m. ET On July 1, 2025
Comments on AMI working group remaining questions were due by June 25, 2025. On June 26, 2025 a GMAC meeting was held. The next meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2025.…
March 25, 2025
Utility’s Electric POR Rates Effective May 1st
National Grid filed its annual Purchase of Receivables (POR) discount rate calculations, referred to in Massachusetts as Standard Complete Billing Percentage (SCBP). The…
March 14, 2025
Utility Files Proposed POR Rates
Excerpt from National Grid Cover Letter: {***} “Pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 1D, the Company’s tariffs M.D.P.U. Nos. 1420 and 1421, § 8B, as well as Purchase of…
