Public Hearings: National Grid Rate Changes
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has scheduled the following public hearings to receive comment on the National Grid petition. Though the hearings have concluded, any person interested in commenting on this matter may file written comments by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2009.
Nantucket
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Nantucket High School
Worcester
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room
View an article on the hearing from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Electric rate hike hearing draws some protest (July 9, 2009)
Andover
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Andover Town House
View an article on the hearing from the Andover Townsman: National Grid proposes rate hike (July 17, 2009)
Quincy
Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Quincy City Hall
View an article on the hearing from the Patriot Ledger: Power rate increase strongly opposed at Quincy hearing; National Grid seeking 18% increase to offset costs related to ice storm (July 15, 2009)
North Adams
Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
North Adams City Hall
View an article on the hearing from the North Adams Transcript: National Grid Power company defends rate hike (July 15, 2009)