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Healy pledges to oppose Berkshire Gas rate hike, touts energy affordability bill
Summary
Governor Healy said his administration testified against a proposed Berkshire Gas rate increase that could raise bills "by as much as 25%," and he described an energy affordability bill filed with the legislature that he said would save ratepayers about $13,000,000 if passed. He also highlighted a new Power Forward program to help developers coordinate with utilities.
At the Pittsfield announcement, Governor Healy broadened the message to include energy affordability, saying residents and businesses are struggling with gas and electric costs and that his office is taking multiple steps to address those pressures.
Healy said he opposed Berkshire Gas' proposed rate increase and had "testified against it in January," warning the proposal could raise…
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