This page includes resources and information about electric rates and infrastructure, as well as policy initiatives DOER is leading to improve energy affordability through rate design and ratemaking reforms.
- This page, Energy Costs and Infrastructure, is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Highlights
Stakeholder Group
Rates Task Force
Information about DOER’s stakeholder process and recommendations.
Recommendations
Time of Use Rate Petition (PDF)
Read DOER’s proposal for Time-of-Use (TOU) rates.
Information
Grid Modernization 101 (PDF)
Learn more about modernizing the electric grid with GMAC's fact sheet.
Energy Infrastructure & Costs
DOER works with the electric and gas utilities on planning and investing in energy infrastructure.
Stakeholder Group
Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) (PDF)
DOER chairs this stakeholder council to advance a modern, affordable electric grid.
Learn More
Utility Filings and Tariffs
Find information on your electric, gas, and water utility tariffs and rates.
Policy Initiatives
Demand Management
Learn more about demand management programs and the benefits they bring to all Massachusetts ratepayers
Rate Design and Ratemaking Reforms
DOER is advancing policies to change rates and ratemaking processes to improve customer affordability, equity, and to support electrification.
Recommendations
Time of Use Rate Petition
Read DOER’s proposal for Time-of-Use (TOU) rates.
Stakeholder Group
Rates Task Force
Learn more about the stakeholder process and proposals for rate design and ratemaking.
Working Group
Interagency Rates Working Group (IRWG)
IRWG works to advance short- and long-term rate designs that align with the Commonwealth’s decarbonization goals.
Managing Demand to Lower Costs
DOER is advancing policies to manage electric demand and empower customers to lower their energy bills.