September 29, 2024

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU)

‘Swift’ Transition from Gas Needed, Former NY Regulator Says
Building decarbonization must focus on alternatives to the use of fossil fuels such as natural gas for cooking and heating.
Eversource’s New CEO Talks Future of Natural Gas
Eversource's incoming CEO Joe Nolan has spent 25 of years growing the company's renewable energy portfolio.
Mass. Governor Signs NextGen Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.
Mass. Climate Bill Rewrites Roles of Key Agencies
Under the pending Massachusetts climate bill, the DPU would have to adjust its mission to align with the state's emissions mandates.
Mass. Utilities Plan May RFP for 1.6 GW of Offshore Wind
Massachusetts utilities ask for regulatory approval of an offshore wind RFP that will require bidders to address diversity and equity.
A Clean Grid Means More Infrastructure, Regulator Says
Massachusetts residents want the state’s grid to be clean by 2050, but they're also opposed to the infrastructure projects that will support the transition.
Overheard at NECA 2020 Fuels Conference
The NECA Fuels Conference tackled the subject of natural gas bans by local governments, questioning if they are necessary to transition to clean energy.
Mass. Regulators Reject DER Surcharge in Rate Case
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities rejected fees National Grid sought to impose on small DER-owning commercial and industrial customers.
Eversource, National Grid Withdraw Requests to Bill for Pipeline
Eversource and National Grid withdrew their requests to bill electric ratepayers for natural gas capacity from the proposed Access Northeast pipeline.
UPDATED: Mass. Supreme Court Vacates EDC-Pipeline Contract Order
A Massachusetts court struck down regulators’ plan to allow electric distribution companies to charge ratepayers for additional natural gas pipeline capacity.

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