"It's outrageous. People can't afford it. It's way too high."
"So, I'm going to be urging DPU to really scrutinize this proposal. But people can't afford this."
"We work diligently to keep the maintenance and infrastructure costs we can control as low as possible, but the cost of this work is not optional - because heating our homes during a New England winter isn't a choice."
"Last winter was the coldest we've seen in recent years, driving significantly increased gas usage that - when coupled with the regular Nov. 1 peak season rate adjustments - led to higher-than-normal bills and a renewed focus on affordability in Massachusetts. While we all hope for a milder season, the weather is not something any of us can control or predict."
Eversource filed a proposal that would raise home-heating gas rates by 13 percent starting Nov. 1. At an average usage of 126 therms per month, bills would increase roughly $41.26 monthly compared to last winter. The utility attributed most of the hike to maintenance and infrastructure costs required to ensure reliable winter heating. Eversource serves about 640,000 gas customers in Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey called the proposed increase unaffordable and said she will urge the Department of Public Utilities to scrutinize the proposal. Customers can enroll in payment plans or assistance programs via phone or online.
Read at Boston.com
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