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Coverage of Department of Public Utilities in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 24 · 15:34 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 13:59 UTC
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Massachusettsplace1Gas System Enhancement Plantopic1Jordan Wolmanperson1CommonWealth Beaconorganization1natural gas infrastructuretopic1fossil fuel free communitiestopic1Kanawha Canalplace1Richmondplace1Senate Democratsorganization1Gas System Enhancement Programtopic1Mass Saveorganization1Maura Healeyperson1
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  • POLITICSJul 13 · 13:59 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    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.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 10 · 21:03 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMOND
    Repairs continue on broken Richmond water main

    Crews from the Department of Public Utilities are repairing a 36-inch water main that broke in the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on July 3. Progress is being made on the repairs.

  • POLITICSJun 24 · 15:34 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    Senate energy bill seeks to end contentious gas pipe replacement program

    The Senate energy bill proposes ending the Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) by 2030, aiming to save $1.46 billion by narrowing its scope. The legislation highlights growing legislative division between the House and Senate over energy policy, with the Senate targeting cost concerns related to GSEP, which allows gas companies to recover costs from ratepayers for replacing aging pipes.