All of the investor-owned utilities serving residents in MA have recently filed for rate changes. CMP up in Maine is also going through this process. These proceedings are a good opportunity for folks to dig in, learn more about what goes into electric rates, and provide feedback to utility regulators. Especially with rates already as high as they are! Thanks to the MA AGO for sharing this info —
- Boston Gas Company, d/b/a National Grid DPU #26-50
- On January 16, 2026, National Grid filed for a $144M (12%) net increase in gas base distribution rates. If the request is approved as filed, the company expects an average winter bill increase of 8.4% per month ($24) in legacy Boston Gas service territory and an average winter bill increase of 9.4% per month ($25) in legacy Colonial Gas service territory during the winter bill period.
- Draft Notice with 8 Public Hearing Dates
- Berkshire Gas DPU #25-170
- On November 14, 2026, Berkshire Gas filed for a $27.9 million increase in gas base distribution rates. If the request is approved as filed, the company expects an average rate increase of 21.6% across all customers on a total bill basis.
- Public Hearing Dates:
- Written Comments may be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026 by email to dpu.efiling@mass.gov, the Hearing Officer at lauren.morris@mass.gov, and the Company’s attorney, Brendan P. Vaughan, Esq. at bvaughan@keeganwerlin.com
- Public Hearing Notice
- Liberty Gas DPU #25-85
- On June 13th, 2025, Liberty Gas filed for a $55.8 million rate increase in gas base distribution rates. If the request is approved as filed, the company expects an average rate increase of 55.5% across all customers on a total bill basis.
- Liberty Utilities and intervening parties in the rate case have requested an extension to the procedural schedule. As such, the DPU has suspended Liberty Utilities’ proposed distribution rates until May 31, 2026, to conduct its investigation.