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Advocates and Public‑Health Experts Back Summer Shutoff Protections as Extreme Heat Increases
Summary
Representative Mindy Domb and public‑health and energy researchers urged the committee to expand current winter shutoff protections to include periods of extreme heat or a May 15–Sept 30 seasonal moratorium, citing disconnection data and heat‑related health risks.
BOSTON — Public‑health experts, researchers and Representative Mindy Domb urged the Joint Committee June 4 to approve H3972, a bill that would expand utility shutoff protections so customers suffering financial hardship could not be disconnected during a May 15–Sept 30 seasonal window and during any National Weather Service excessive heat warning or advisory.
Representative Mindy Domb told the committee she filed the bill after reviewing state temperature…
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