POLITICSJul 13 · 13:59 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACONCommonWealth Beacon staff

Why gas companies are spending big in ‘fossil fuel free’ communities

Ten Massachusetts communities pledged to go fossil fuel free starting in 2024, but gas companies are spending $100 million on infrastructure upgrades in these areas. The state's Gas System Enhancement Plan (GSEP) faces scrutiny for high costs and limited benefits, while gas companies argue they are legally obligated to serve customers who still use gas.

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MassachusettsplaceGas System Enhancement PlantopicJordan WolmanpersonCommonWealth BeaconorganizationDepartment of Public Utilitiesorganizationnatural gas infrastructuretopicfossil fuel free communitiestopic

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