Mass Save
Coverage of Mass Save in the Nexus archive.
- Here are the strong elements of House and Senate energy legislation that should be included in the final bill
The House and Senate energy bills in Massachusetts aim to improve energy affordability and address climate change through measures like preserving the Mass Save budget and reforming natural gas infrastructure programs. The Senate version retains funding for Mass Save, a program shown to deliver economic and environmental benefits, while the House proposes cuts. Key differences include GSEP reform in the Senate, which could save $1.46 billion by avoiding over-investment in natural gas, and the House's push to reverse nuclear power restrictions.
- 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.