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October 20, 2023October 20, 2023Department of Public Utilities (DPU), MA Electric Utility News, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

Why Compare Electricity Rates in W. Massachusetts

Stretch your energy dollars further when you compare electricity rates in western Massachusetts! Shop now to save more this winter!

Shop Now For Cheap Rates The weather might be mild today, but […]

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, Industry News, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

MA DPU Approve Basic Service Rates

Don't pay those high National Grid basic service rates! Find out which plans to shop that can save you more over the long winter and even into next summer!

Shop To Beat Basic Service Rates MA energy customers are less than […]

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Bill Information, MA Electric Utility News, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

DPU Changes Basic Service Periods

Resturucturing MA utility electricity auctions for basic service may reduce rates or it may not. Find out why shopping the best electric plans saves you more money.

What Caused Basic Service Changes? Earlier this year, the DPU investigated why […]

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Consumer Advocacy, Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Bill Information, Industry News, MA Electric Utility News, Save Money

National Grid Rate Hike to Pay for 2 Year Old Storm Damage

The growing frequency of severe storms are inflicting more damage to utility grids. Learn why National Grid wants a rate hike and why MA consumer advocates are fighting it.

Will National Grid Rate Hike Happen? National Grid recently asked the MA […]

March 30, 2023March 28, 2023Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, Energy Shopping Tips, MA Electric Utility News, Save Money

National Grid MA to Seek Lower Rates

Find out why the change in National Grid rates could help you find an even cheaper MA electricity rate this spring.

MA Utility To Drop Rates MA electricity rates are incredibly steep. That […]

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, MA Electric Utility News, Save Money

MA Gas Rates Drop In Spite of DPU?

After a high winter utililty bills, energy prices are down. It's time to shop cheaper MA gas and electricity rates and save!

DPU Orders Gas Rate Drop MA customers can’t deny that it’s been […]

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023Consumer Advocacy, Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

DPU Investigating MA Electricity Services

High priced electricity services this winter spurred lawmakers to find out what's going on. The DPU may have found some answers that could affect your energy bills.

DPU Studies Electricity Rates Across State MA paid very high electricity rates […]

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Energy Efficiency, Green/Renewable Energy, Industry News, Save Money

MA Unveils Fossil Fuel Ban in New Buildings

Find out how a controversial fossil fuel ban in MA could reduce the region's dependancy on natural gas for electricity, cut reduce energy prices, and fight greenhouse gasses.

MA’s New Fossil Fuel Ban It’s no secret that MA electricity is […]

September 26, 2022March 12, 2023Consumer Advocacy, Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, Energy Shopping Tips, MA Electric Utility News, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

National Grid Electric Rates To Rise 300%

National Grid rates will likely increase this winter. Find out how to get lower electric bills!

National Grid Electric Rates Spike National Grid’s customers have bad news coming […]