Summary
On November 16, 2023, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company (“Company” or "National Grid") filed a base distribution rate case petition to adjust its rates. A regulated utility may recover reasonable and prudent, known and measurable costs incurred to provide safe and reliable service and have the opportunity to earn a fair and reasonable rate of return on prudently invested capital.
After receiving this petition, the Department reviews the proposal. The Department suspended National Grid's proposed distribution rates for 10 months until October 1, 2024. See the Department's suspension Order here.
The Department’s staff reviews written testimony and supporting detailed cost data, cross-examines witnesses in evidentiary hearings, and reviews public comments. These documents can be found here.
The Department then issues a Final Order on the petition prior to October 1, 2024. See the Department's Final Order here.
The Department’s Final Order affects the public because it determines the distribution rates that utility customers pay. Public participation in a rate case is important because those comments become part of the record and are considered by the Department’s Commissioners to make a decision in the rate case. You may find more information on how to file comments with the Department here.
Rate Case Order Summary
Compliance Filing Bill Impacts
The bill impacts compare current rates with the rate changes reflected in bills beginning November 1, 2024. This section will be updated upon Department approval of the Company's compliance filing, which will be available in the Department's online fileroom.