US EditionGov. Healey says energy bill would cut bills, audit utilities, explore nuclear
- Governor Maura Healey announced on May 13 in Leominster a new energy bill aimed at cutting costs and auditing utilities in Massachusetts.
- The bill follows the administration's March energy affordability agenda launched after winter bill spikes caused public outrage over high costs.
- The legislation proposes reducing or eliminating certain bill charges, limits on utility cost pass-throughs, and easing restrictions on new nuclear technologies.
- Healey's office projects savings of $10 billion over a decade, including $6.9 billion from removing costs and $2.5 billion from increased accountability measures.
- The bill seeks to lower energy prices, improve oversight, and encourage diverse energy sources, though some critics say it lacks sufficient reforms.
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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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