Press Releases

The proposed regulations will be nation-leading in protecting both passengers and drivers

Governor Healey signs proclamation declaring April as Dig Safe Month

Recently approved Plans will save enrolled customers $25 million on their electricity bills

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

The performance of the DPU’s Pipeline Safety Division has improved dramatically since the Merrimack Valley incident

Jeremy McDiarmid to serve as Chair, alongside newly appointed Liz Anderson of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office

Governor Healey signs proclamation declaring April as Dig Safe Month

The 2025-2027 Mass Save Plan will deploy more energy efficiency resources and the budget reduction will lower energy bills while the gas proposals will minimize costs on residential customers’ bills for March and April

Creation of CERE Division

The DPU will present findings from the FTA’s triennial audit at the MBTA’s Board of Directors meeting.

The new orders improve net metering, increasing access and energy independence for residents

Plans from the state's electric utility companies are designed to boost reliability and resiliency for Massachusetts’ decarbonized future

The state’s first set of guidelines support development and progression of the renewable energy source

New order simplifies the approval process to improve efficiency and efficacy of future programs

The Energy Transformation Advisory Board will include utilities, fossil fuel workers, business groups, technology providers and innovators, and environmental justice advocates, among others

Governor Healey signs proclamation declaring April as Dig Safe Month

The new order will allow for more Massachusetts residents, businesses, and government-owned facilities to realize savings from solar energy, potentially $10 million or more annually

The new inquiry will assess the issues, barriers, and possible solutions to high energy costs faced by Massachusetts residents

New simplified process and rules will accelerate the Department’s review of municipal aggregation plans and enhance consumer protections

Approval will Result in Lower Electric Utility Bills for National Grid Customers Starting May 1st

Appointments charged with creating a “21st Century DPU”

Approval will result in lower utility bills for Massachusetts gas customers over the winter months