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DPU Updates Net Metering Regulations  

2/16/2024 Department of Public Utilities

The new order will allow for more Massachusetts residents, businesses, and government-owned facilities to realize savings from solar energy, potentially $10 million or more annually

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DPU Approves 13 Municipal Aggregations Plans  

1/11/2024 Department of Public Utilities

The issued orders allow 13 municipalities across Massachusetts to bring competitively priced electricity to customers

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El DPU emite el aviso de investigación sobre la asequibilidad energética para los contribuyentes de Massachusetts 

1/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

La nueva investigación evaluará los problemas, obstáculos y posibles soluciones para el alto costo de la energía al que se enfrentan los residentes de Massachusetts.

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马萨诸塞州公用事业部(DPU)发布有关用户能源负担调查通知 

1/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

新的调查旨在评估马萨诸塞州居民面临的高昂能源成本和相关障碍,并寻找解决方案。

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DPU Emite Aviso de Investigação sobre Acessibilidade Energética para Contribuintes de Massachusetts 

1/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

A nova consulta avaliará os problemas, barreiras e possíveis soluções para os altos custos de energia enfrentados pelos residentes de Massachusetts

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DPU Pibliye yon Avi pou Ankèt sou Aksè Ak Enèji Abòdab pou Kontribyab nan Massachusetts yo 

1/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

Nouvo sondaj la pral evalye pwoblèm, obstak ak solisyon posib pou gwo depans nan zafè enèji rezidan Massachusetts yo ap fè fas.

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DPU Issues Notice of Investigation on Energy Affordability for Massachusetts Ratepayers  

1/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

The new inquiry will assess the issues, barriers, and possible solutions to high energy costs faced by Massachusetts residents

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Department of Public Utilities Issues Order 20-80  

12/06/2023 Department of Public Utilities

With Order 20-80, the DPU will no longer allow cost recovery for gas infrastructure without proof that non-gas alternatives were considered or for the promotion of natural gas expansion

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DPU Orders Schedule Changes to Basic Service Rates 

9/05/2023 Department of Public Utilities

New schedule separates the most expensive winter months into two periods, which is expected to reduce large swings in seasonal electric supply rates

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DPU to Establish Streamlined Process for Review of Municipal Aggregation Plans 

8/15/2023 Department of Public Utilities

New simplified process and rules will accelerate the Department’s review of municipal aggregation plans and enhance consumer protections

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Department of Public Utilities Joins National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Safe Digging Practices 

4/13/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Department of Public Utilities Approves Reductions to National Grid’s Basic Service Rates 

3/21/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Approval will Result in Lower Electric Utility Bills for National Grid Customers Starting May 1st

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Names Jamie Van Nostrand, Staci Rubin, Cecile Fraser to DPU 

3/15/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Appointments charged with creating a “21st Century DPU”

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Department of Public Utilities Approves Reductions to Winter Gas Supply Rates 

2/02/2023 Department of Public Utilities

Approval will result in lower utility bills for Massachusetts gas customers over the winter months