The state Department of Public Utilities has cut $500 million from the three-year budget for Mass Save, an energy efficiency program funded by a surcharge on gas and electric bills. The decision follows complaints from consumers and lawmakers about high natural gas bills. Over the past two months, bills have increased by 10-30% due to colder weather and underlying rate increases.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/28/business/mass-save-budget-dpu-energy-bills