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DPU Expands Net Metering Program  

11/29/2024 Department of Public Utilities

The new orders improve net metering, increasing access and energy independence for residents

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DPU Approves Plans to Modernize Electric Sector to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition  

8/30/2024 Department of Public Utilities

Plans from the state's electric utility companies are designed to boost reliability and resiliency for Massachusetts’ decarbonized future

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DPU Enhances Municipal Aggregation Process  

7/09/2024 Department of Public Utilities

New order simplifies the approval process to improve efficiency and efficacy of future programs

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DPU Issues Order on Low-Income Solar Access  

6/04/2024 Department of Public Utilities

The new order provides equitable access to solar energy and affordability to low-income and environmental justice populations

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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 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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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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DPU Approves Massachusetts’ Nation-Leading Three Year Energy Efficiency Plan 

2/02/2022 Department of Public Utilities

Plan Will Deliver Over $9 Billion in Benefits to Residents and Businesses

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Department of Public Utilities Approves Offshore Wind Energy Contracts 

11/05/2020 Department of Public Utilities

Approval Moves Forward 804 MW Mayflower Wind Offshore Wind Project

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Department of Public Utilities Approves Offshore Wind Energy Contracts 

4/16/2019 Department of Public Utilities

Approval Moves Forward Single Largest Offshore Wind Project in the United States

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Department of Public Utilities Penalizes National Grid for 2017 Storm Preparation and Response  

1/22/2019 Department of Public Utilities

Utility To Pay $750,000 Penalty

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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