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Gov. Maura Healey and Citizens Energy expand winter heating aid for Lowell shelters
Summary
At an event in Lowell, Gov. Maura Healey and Citizens Energy announced an expanded Citizens Energy Shelter Winter Assistance Program and a grant to House of Hope, and the governor urged action on energy legislation aimed at lowering bills while reiterating opposition to utility rate hikes.
At a gathering at House of Hope in Lowell, Gov. Maura Healey and Citizens Energy announced an expansion of the Citizens Energy Shelter Winter Assistance Program, a charitable effort that supplies heating support to shelters and food pantries.
Joe Kennedy of Citizens Energy said the nonprofit has focused for 45 years on reducing energy costs and supporting communities. "Energy innovation and affordability must go hand in hand," Kennedy said, describing programs that support more than 120 facilities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island and noting Citizens Energy has, in his remarks, "donated over $600,000,000 back to the families and the communities we serve." Kennedy also said Citizens Energy will provide a grant to House of Hope to help with heating costs.
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