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Gov. Healey says energy bill would cut bills, audit utilities, explore nuclear
- Governor Maura Healey unveiled on May 13 in Leominster a bill aiming to lower energy bills and reform utilities in Massachusetts.
- The bill follows rising customer outrage over soaring energy costs this winter and builds on March executive actions that could save nearly $6 billion.
- The proposal includes phasing out the $60 million Alternative Portfolio Standard charge, reducing net metering surcharges, auditing utilities, banning ratepayer-funded advertising, and easing new nuclear development restrictions.
- Healey’s office projects $10 billion in savings over a decade divided into lowering bill costs , improving accountability , and supporting customers , while emphasizing an all-of-the-above energy approach including nuclear.
- The bill has drawn support from advocates and officials for consumer protections but faces criticism for not fully addressing utility spending or delivering deeper energy cost reductions.
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Healey energy bill sets stage for reintroduction of nuclear
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is proposing to repeal a law put in place by voters as part of a worldwide nuclear freeze movement, a bid to open the door to greater deployment of newer nuclear energy facilities as part of a push to save ratepayers $10 billion over a decade.
Healey eyes nuclear, rolling back fees to try and lower energy costs
Gov. Maura Healey proposed Tuesday to repeal a law put in place by voters as part of a worldwide nuclear freeze movement, a bid to open the door to greater deployment of newer nuclear energy facilities as part of a push to save ratepayers $10 billion over a decade.
Healey unveils new energy affordability legislation
GOV. MAURA HEALEY unveiled a new energy affordability legislation package on Tuesday, which she said will bring down energy costs by more than $10 billion over the next decade, but consumer advocates and environmentalists criticized the plan, saying it didn’t go far enough to rein in energy companies that pass along gas infrastructure costs to consumers. The legislation – which comes in response to a winter with sky-high heating bills across the…
Gov. announces new initiative to lower utility bills
BOSTON (WWLP) - The Healey-Driscoll administration announced another initiative to lower the cost of energy in Massachusetts, this one boasting at least $10 billion in savings over the next decade. The plan, dubbed the Energy Affordability, Independence & Innovation Act, looks to lower costs by taking charges off your bills, expanding moderate income discounts, and bringing more energy supply into Massachusetts. Brimfield Antique Flea Marke…
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