MA Spends $400K on Energy Study, But Doesn’t Release Its Findings

Commonwealth Beacon reported that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC) commissioned a study on “innovative approaches to improve the electric distribution system” in 2021 but has yet to release the results it received in 2024. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), which prepared the study, reports it identified investments needed to increase solar connectivity,…

MA law requires gas providers to change meters every 7 years. The MA Department of Public Utilities sets update mandates. Recently, National Grid representatives visited GBREB’s Government Affairs Committee to raise awareness about shutoffs required for meter updates, especially for non-managed accounts. National Grid encourages account holders to coordinate with their representative (if applicable) or…

GBREB is a member of the MA Coalition for Sustainable Energy (MCSE), an organization of nearly two dozen of the Commonwealth’s largest business, employer, housing, labor, Chambers of Commerce, and trade associations. MCSE studied the impact of the Senate Energy bill (S.3166), revealing its sweeping and costly provisions that end consumers’ right to choose natural…