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Healy in Pittsfield opposes Berkshire Gas rate hike, announces temporary bill rebates
Office of the Governor · February 18, 2026
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Summary
Governor Healy told a Pittsfield audience he opposes a Berkshire Gas proposal that he said could raise local bills by as much as 25%, noted the administration testified against it, and described temporary rebates and an energy affordability bill with estimated savings.
At an event in Pittsfield, Governor Maura Healy criticized a proposed Berkshire Gas rate increase she said could raise bills in the region by as much as 25 percent and said the administration had testified against the proposal in January.
"25% is something that nobody can afford," Healy said, adding the…
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