Fix the Grid https://fix-the-grid.org/ Accelerating a just transition to a democratic, transparent and renewable electric grid Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:30:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/fix-the-grid.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fix-the-grid-v5.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Fix the Grid https://fix-the-grid.org/ 32 32 220159544 RATE CHANGES https://fix-the-grid.org/2026/01/27/rate-changes/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:30:39 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=3019 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 […]

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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 —

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]]> 3019 Connect with the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) https://fix-the-grid.org/2026/01/18/connect-with-the-ma-department-of-energy-resources-doer/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:26:10 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=3008 Green Communities The Green Communities Division (GCD) provides grants, technical assistance, and local support from Regional Coordinators to help municipalities reduce energy use and costs by implementing clean energy projects in municipal buildings, facilities, and schools. Find your Regional Coordinator here. Siting and Permitting The Division of Clean Energy Siting and Permitting is responsible for regulations […]

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Green Communities

The Green Communities Division (GCD) provides grants, technical assistance, and local support from Regional Coordinators to help municipalities reduce energy use and costs by implementing clean energy projects in municipal buildings, facilities, and schools. Find your Regional Coordinator here.

Siting and Permitting

The Division of Clean Energy Siting and Permitting is responsible for regulations that will guide the local siting and consolidated permitting process for small clean energy projects. The Division will provide technical support and assistance to municipalities, project proponents, and other stakeholders. Find your Regional Coordinator here.

The inaugural edition of The Energy Advocate, a biannual newsletter from the Energy and Ratepayer Advocacy (ERA) Division within the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO). This first edition is for Winter 2025-2026.

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]]> 3008 Utility Bill redesign:  https://fix-the-grid.org/2026/01/18/utility-bill-redesign/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:12:46 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=3005 The MA Department of Public Utilities opened an investigation into Gas and Electric Delivery Charges and Bill Redesign (DPU 25-200) Interested stakeholders may submit comments until 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026. Please refer to page 17-19 of the initial Order for submission details and the list of questions DPU would like comments to respond to.

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]]> The MA Department of Public Utilities opened an investigation into Gas and Electric Delivery Charges and Bill Redesign (DPU 25-200) 
Interested stakeholders may submit comments until 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026. Please refer to page 17-19 of the initial Order for submission details and the list of questions DPU would like comments to respond to.

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]]> 3005 Cumulative Impact Analysis Hearings:  https://fix-the-grid.org/2026/01/18/cumulative-impact-analysis-hearings/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:44 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2988 The MA Energy Facilities Siting Board has opened a rulemaking for proposed regulations regarding Cumulative Impact Analysis and Standards for Applying Site Suitability Criteria

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]]> The MA Energy Facilities Siting Board has opened a rulemaking for proposed regulations regarding Cumulative Impact Analysis and Standards for Applying Site Suitability Criteria

  • Written comments accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026
  • Public Comment Hearing 1: Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
  • Public Comment Hearing 2: Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
  • Public Hearing Locations

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]]> 2988 Future Grid workshop in Western MA: https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/11/18/future-grid-workshop-in-western-ma/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:19 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2981 The Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) is hosting its second in-person event on Friday, December 12th to convene municipal stakeholders and community leaders who are interested in or taking steps to decarbonize and electrify their city or town. Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers from the GMAC and electric distribution companies (EDCs) to learn about […]

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]]> The Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) is hosting its second in-person event on Friday, December 12th to convene municipal stakeholders and community leaders who are interested in or taking steps to decarbonize and electrify their city or town. Attendees will hear from a panel of speakers from the GMAC and electric distribution companies (EDCs) to learn about the actions Massachusetts is taking to modernize and proactively plan our electric grid. Attendees will engage in facilitated breakout discussions to explore opportunities and challenges of updating our electric grid and identify priority topics for the GMAC’s future work. Additionally, attendees have the option to learn more about distribution system infrastructure through a “virtual” tour of an electric substation. More info and registration here.

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]]> 2981 Battery storage webinar:  https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/11/18/battery-storage-webinar/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:54:16 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2978 As large-scale battery energy storage systems become more common throughout Massachusetts, many communities are seeking evidence-based information on the safety, value, and benefits of these systems. Members of the MA Clean Peak Coalition will walk through how large-scale battery energy storage systems can be used to replace and retire expensive and polluting fossil-fuel power plants. […]

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]]> As large-scale battery energy storage systems become more common throughout Massachusetts, many communities are seeking evidence-based information on the safety, value, and benefits of these systems. Members of the MA Clean Peak Coalition will walk through how large-scale battery energy storage systems can be used to replace and retire expensive and polluting fossil-fuel power plants. Panelists will discuss the different types of energy storage, fire safety considerations for first responders, and other environmental implications related to battery storage. Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm – register here.

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]]> 2978 (MA) Permitting Info Sessions:  https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/10/02/ma-permitting-info-sessions/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:02:51 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2959 The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is holding informational sessions on its proposed regulations streamlining the permitting of small clean energy infrastructure projects. Remote attendees can register for the informational sessions at this link. More details at mass.gov/energypermitting.

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]]> The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is holding informational sessions on its proposed regulations streamlining the permitting of small clean energy infrastructure projects. Remote attendees can register for the informational sessions at this link. More details at mass.gov/energypermitting.

  • Monday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 20 Tower Lane, Buzzards Bay (Maritime Conference Center), MA 02532
  • Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 p.m. at the Essex North Shore Agricultural Technical School, 562 Maple St, Danvers (Larkin Center), MA 01923
  • Wednesday, October 8, 6:00 p.m. at Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, (Ellis White Hall, Hammond Building), MA 0142
  • Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. at UMass Amherst Olver Design Building, Room 170, 551 N Pleasant Street, Amherst MA 01003

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]]> 2959 (MA) Webinar on Site Suitability: https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/10/02/ma-webinar-on-site-suitability/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:57:03 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2956 The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will hold a public webinar on Thursday, October 9 at 12:00pm to provide an overview of its draft Guidance on Site Suitability Assessments for Clean Energy Infrastructure and the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity’s (OEJE) draft Standards and Guidelines for Community Benefits Plans and Agreements, and provide an opportunity […]

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]]> The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will hold a public webinar on Thursday, October 9 at 12:00pm to provide an overview of its draft Guidance on Site Suitability Assessments for Clean Energy Infrastructure and the Office of Environmental Justice and Equity’s (OEJE) draft Standards and Guidelines for Community Benefits Plans and Agreements, and provide an opportunity for public input. Please register here for the webinar.

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]]> 2956 Grid Services Study Report https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/09/25/grid-services-study-report/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:32:32 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2944 The MA Grid Services Study Report and associated deliverables are now available. You can check out the report on MassCEC’s website.

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]]> The MA Grid Services Study Report and associated deliverables are now available. You can check out the report on MassCEC’s website.

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]]> 2944 ISO-NE open board meeting: https://fix-the-grid.org/2025/09/25/iso-ne-open-board-meeting/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:25:29 +0000 https://fix-the-grid.org/?p=2939 The annual public board meeting for ISO-New England is coming up on Wednesday, November 5th 1-4:30pm in Boston (exact location TBA). We don’t have more details than this at the moment, but mark your calendar! We’ll definitely want to turn folks out to make public comments.

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]]> The annual public board meeting for ISO-New England is coming up on Wednesday, November 5th 1-4:30pm in Boston (exact location TBA). We don’t have more details than this at the moment, but mark your calendar! We’ll definitely want to turn folks out to make public comments.

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