Bay Staters struggling to afford hefty energy bills this winter could soon see modest relief, after state regulators instructed utility companies to slash costs. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-21 10:49:26">February 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM EST</time>

Bay Staters struggling to afford hefty energy bills this winter could soon see modest relief, after state regulators instructed utility companies to slash costs.{ai:summary}<p>Massachusetts regulators are directing utility companies to reduce energy costs, potentially providing relief to residents facing high winter bills. This move aims to ease the financial burden on Bay Staters during the colder months. </p><p>#economy</p>

DPU orders 5% reduction to ‘unsustainable’ Massachusetts gas bills

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