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November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Electricity Rate Updates, Industry News, MA Electric Utility News, Provider News

MA Senate Adopts House Energy Market Changes

Learn more about the important energy market changes MA lawmakers approved and sent to the governor to sign.

Energy Market Changes Coming To MA Every month seems to promise new […]

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Energy Shopping Tips, Industry News, MA Utility Rate Increase

Shop Cheap Electric Plans to Offset National Grid’s Increase

National Grid is raising its distribution charges this winter. Why pay more than you do now? Shop cheap MA electric plans and save!

National Grid Rate Increase This Winter As of October 1, the National […]

August 16, 2024August 13, 2024Consumer Advocacy, Deregulation, Industry News

Poll Finds MA’s Electricity Customers Want Energy Choice

The MA House revised its version of a senate bill to reform the state's energy choice program. Learn what consumers want to see fixed.

MA Customers Choose Energy Choice It’s no secret that Massachusetts electric rates […]

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Electricity Rate Updates, Industry News, MA Utility Rate Increase

National Grid Seeking Rate Increase

National Grid's latest rate hike will initially increase bills by $7.86 per month. Learn how long it will affect your MA energy costs.

Are MA Rate Increase Coming? It’s no secret that MA pays some […]

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024Consumer Advocacy, Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Deregulation, Industry News

Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill Ending Individual Residential Electric Choice

Learn why MA lawmakers are angry with electric choice and why the AG seeks to end your power to choose.

Will MA Residential Electric Choice End? Recently, the MA senate has passed […]

February 19, 2024February 12, 2024Energy Shopping Tips, Industry News, MA Electric Utility News, Save Money

Shop MA Electricity Rates and Save for REAL!

Learn how much you could save over basic service rates when you shop electricity plans instead.

MA Energy Customers Can Save Today In September of 2023, MA was […]

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023Electricity Bill Information, Electricity Rate Updates, Energy Switch Massachusetts, Industry News, MA Electric Utility News, MA Utility Rate Increase, Save Money

Eversource Energy Hiking East MA Residential Rates 7%

Why pay those higher Eversource basic service rates next year? Check out the best deals for your MA electricity that can help you save on your monthly bills.

Eversource Winter Rate Hike Is Coming Breaking news just came in that […]

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 […]

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 […]

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023Electricity Bill Information, Energy & Safety, Industry News, MA Electric Utility News

How Reliable is the Electricity Grid in MA?

If you're worried about how well the MA electricity grid handles the heat this summer, don't sweat it. We run through how it works so you can keep your cool.

Can MA Electricity Grid Keep Up This year’s hot summer pushes more […]