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DPU to Hire Independent Evaluator to Assess Statewide Natural Gas Distribution System, Company Policies and Practices 

9/26/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Department of Public Utilities Reduces Utility Rates Due to Federal Tax Reform 

6/29/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Commonwealth Ratepayers Will See $116 Million in Electric, Gas, and Water Rate Reductions

Press Release

Department of Public Utilities Issues Order to Modernize Commonwealth’s Electric Grid 

5/10/2018 Department of Public Utilities

Investments will Improve Electric Reliability, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Department of Public Utilities Strengthens Consumer Protections for Competitive Electricity Supply Sales 

5/04/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Innovative Transportation Network Company Ride Data Website  

5/01/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts Home to 64.8 Million Rideshare Trips in 2017

Press Release

Department of Public Utilities Reduces Utility Rates, Launches Further Investigation 

2/05/2018 Department of Public Utilities

Federal Tax Reform Benefits Commonwealth Ratepayers

News

1/04/2018 Public Hearings Postponed 

1/03/2018 Department of Public Utilities

Due to inclement weather, DPU public hearings scheduled for January 4, 2018 have been postponed.

Press Release

Department of Public Utilities Announces Final Order for Energy Rates 

12/01/2017 Department of Public Utilities

After Public Process, Department Approves Rates Lower Than Initially Requested

News

Interim Guidelines for Competitive Supply Investigations and Proceedings 

7/06/2017 Department of Public Utilities

D.P.U. 16-156 Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion to Establish Interim Guidelines for Competitive Supply Investigations and Proceedings

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Reaches Agreement with Transportation Network Companies to Begin Implementation of Nation's Most Comprehensive State Background Checks 

11/28/2016 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Voluntary agreements with Uber and Lyft begins implementation of public safety requirements of new TNC law one year ahead of schedule

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Governor Baker Signs Legislation Supporting Innovative Transportation Options 

8/05/2016 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Includes strongest state background check system in the nation for Uber, Lyft drivers

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