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July 12, 2025

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU)

Hydro-Québec
Drought, Climate Drive Uncertainty on New England Imports from Québec
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
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New Pipelines Unlikely for New England, Experts Say

Despite interest from the Trump administration, new gas pipelines into New England remain unlikely due to a lack of counterparties willing to pay for the new lines, energy industry experts said.

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New England Regulators Weigh Short-term Costs and Long-term Savings

New England utility regulators warned that knee-jerk reactions to backlash over high winter costs could create long-term consequences for customers.

National Grid
Mass. DPU Aims to Align Gas Leak Program with Climate Strategy
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has ordered major changes to the state’s program for addressing pipe leaks, aiming to better align the program with its long-term decarbonization strategy.
Eversource
Stakeholders Respond to Mass. Proposal to Limit Cost Recovery for Gas Expansion
Business groups and environmental advocates expressed divergent views on a proposal by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities that would require new gas customers to cover the entire cost of connecting to the system.
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New England Officials Discuss Tx Oversight and Rising Energy Costs
State energy officials emphasized the need for increased oversight for transmission investments at Raab Associates’ New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable.
National Grid
Mass. DPU Proposes Major Shift in Gas Line Extension Policies
The Massachusetts DPU has proposed requiring customers who request new gas service to cover the full cost of any needed line extensions, which effectively would end utilities’ practice of spreading the costs across their rate base.
Avangrid
Massachusetts DPU Approves Price Increase for NECEC Line
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approved a settlement agreement for the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, authorizing a significant cost increase to account for regulatory delays to the project.
Massachusetts Interagency Rates Working Group
Mass. Electricity Rates Working Group Issues Recommendations
The adoption of simple near-term rate reforms could help Massachusetts achieve its electrification goals while minimizing effects on ratepayers, an interagency working group concluded.
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Mass. Clean Energy Permitting, Gas Reform Bill Back on Track
After negotiations extending well past the end of the formal legislative session, Massachusetts lawmakers are nearing passage of a wide-ranging climate and energy bill.

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