September 28, 2024

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU)

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Massachusetts Needs ‘Holistic’ Look at Energy Transition, Consultant Says
After passing an extensive climate law earlier this year, Mass. must look closely at the pathways for rapid decarbonization, consultant Dan Allegretti said.
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Massachusetts Legislators Call on DPU to Reconsider Gas Plan
Some Massachusetts legislators want the Department of Public Utilities to speed up efforts to reduce natural gas use to meet the state's climate goals.
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Experts Say Mass. EV Drivers Need Strong Incentives for Off-Peak Charging
A group of policy experts and consumer advocates want Eversource and National Grid to consider providing deeper incentives for off-peak EV charging.
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National Grid Lowers Planned Geothermal District Project Costs
Zeyneb Magavi with Home Energy Efficiency Team says the new lower rates for National Grid’s proposed geothermal project are a “big win.”
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Climate Activists Condemn $170M in Public Bonds for Gas Plant
Climate activists mobilized in front of the Massachusetts State House to protest fossil-fuel infrastructure development in environmental justice communities.
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Massachusetts Needs to Sell 45,000 ZEVs per Year by 2025
Robert O’Koniewski of the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association said reaching the state’s EV goals will require more affordable vehicles and choice.
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Massachusetts Residents Think Regulators Can Improve Public Engagement
Mass. regulators opened an inquiry in April to hear from the public on outreach and engagement processes for energy infrastructure projects.
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Mass. Must Involve Public in Energy Transition, Expert Says
Mass. AG Maura Healey’s office organized a panel of policy experts to help regulators think about how they will manage a declining fossil fuel system.
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Massachusetts Bill Would Allow Utilities to Sell Geothermal Energy
A new bill in Massachusetts would create funding mechanisms for gas companies to develop renewable thermal energy alternatives.
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Energy Regs Need to Support Green Tech, Eversource Says
Nikki Bruno with Eversource says it's important for states to ensure regulations support natural gas alternatives, such as geothermal energy.

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