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Council urges state action, utility relief after surge in electricity and gas costs

2495037 · February 25, 2025
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The council adopted a resolution calling on state officials and utilities to seek immediate reductions or relief after large increases in customers' delivery rates; councilors asked administration to coordinate with the delegation and utility companies and to circulate assistance information to residents.

In response to an increase in residential electricity and gas delivery costs, Worcester City Councilors adopted a resolution urging state review and standing with residents seeking relief. Several councilors and residents described bills that rose sharply in recent months and asked the city to press…

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