Massachusetts DPU Orders 5% Gas Bill Reduction to Ease Winter Costs

February 24, 2025

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has ordered natural gas distribution companies to reduce residential and low-income customer bills by at least 5% for March and April 2025 due to high winter costs. These reductions must be proposed by February 24 and take effect March 1. The DPU did not specify whether cuts should […]

New England Relies on Oil and Coal as Cold Snap Drives Up Electricity Demand

During a cold snap in the week of January 19, 2025, New England experienced below-average temperatures, leading to increased electricity demand. On January 21 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, ISO-New England (ISO-NE) reported a peak hourly demand of 19,600 megawatts (MW). To meet this demand, the region utilized oil and coal-fired power plants, which are […]

Proposed tariffs on imports from neighboring countries could increase electricity prices

February 4, 2025

Proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could lead to higher electricity prices in the U.S. A 25% tariff on Canadian electricity could add $290 million annually to New York’s energy costs and $100 million to Massachusetts. These increases may also raise prices for goods that rely on energy for production and transportation. Diversifying energy […]