Energy (Utility Regulation)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

HD 5554: An Act addressing energy costs, transparency, and sustainability

By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill emphasizes sustainability and energy cost transparency, aligning with pro-renewable energy and consumer protection indicators without opposition language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3537: An Act ensuring ratepayer and community representation in utility company regulatory proceedings

By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3537) of James M. Murphy relative to ensuring ratepayer and community representation in utility company regulatory proceedings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnsures ratepayer/community representation in utility proceedings, protecting consumers per support indicator. Directly relates to energy infrastructure regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3452: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3452) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases, directly supporting consumer interests in energy utilities per its title and committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3534: An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3534) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on electric ratepayer protections, directly aligning with consumer protection in energy utilities per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 2145: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases

This bill limits electric and gas utility companies' allowed return on equity (a measure of profit) to the average approved in neighboring states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire) over the past four years. It directly affects Massachusetts utility companies seeking rate increases through state regulatory proceedings. The bill prohibits approving a higher return than this regional average, with limited exceptions only if a company's constitutional rights would otherwise be violated. It specifically excludes compensation from certain efficiency programs and performance incentives when calculating the allowed return.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects consumers from excessive utility rate hikes by capping profit margins, directly advancing consumer protection within energy infrastructure regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2297: An Act relative to fair and stable utility pricing

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2297) of Paul W. Mark and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to fair and stable utility pricing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on fair/stable utility pricing, protecting consumers from volatile energy costs under Utilities and Energy committee, aligning with consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2238: An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of Joanne M. Comerford, Steven George Xiarhos, John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly protects consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases, aligning with consumer protection in energy infrastructure as a support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

SD 2672: An Act to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes affordable utility services under 'Energy' subject, directly supporting consumer energy cost management without opposing renewables or fossil fuels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1092: An Act protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs

SD 1092 prevents utility companies from passing costs for new interstate gas pipeline construction or expansion to ratepayers (customers who pay utility bills). It amends state law to require the department to reject any contract for gas, pipeline capacity, or storage where those costs would be recovered through customer rate increases. The bill directly affects utility companies seeking to build or expand interstate gas infrastructure and their ratepayers. This provision blocks such projects from being funded via future rate hikes without specific legislative approval. The law applies to contracts requiring new pipeline construction or expansion, not existing infrastructure.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks gas pipeline expansion cost recovery, restricting fossil fuel infrastructure expansion and opposing new pipeline projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Utility Regulation

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 2004: An Act to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps

SD 2004 exempts solar energy projects on federal military lands in Massachusetts from renewable energy production caps and net metering limits. It allows electric distribution companies to build, own, and operate solar facilities on these lands without using customer ratepayer funds or needing department approval. This directly affects military installations and utility companies by removing barriers to solar development on federal military property within the state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts solar on military lands from caps, enabling renewable development without ratepayer costs or approvals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Utility Regulation

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