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Affordability Comes Back In Focus

The goals of energy policy are often likened to a three-legged stool that must always be in balance: reliability, cost, and environmental impact. The three are interdependent — pull out one leg, and the stool (along with the poor person sitting on it) will fall over. In New England, environmental protection and climate change have […]

Comments on MA DEP Proposal To Increase Allowance Prices

On July 5, NEPGA submitted comments to the Department of Environmental Protection regarding its proposal to increase the minimum auction reserve price for allowance auctions under 310 CMR 7.74 from $0.50 per allowance to $9.00 per allowance, beginning with the September 2024 auction. In its comments, NEPGA argues that MassDEP should extend the deadline for […]

NEPGA Position on MA Siting and Contracting Bill

On June 18, 2024 NEPGA provided feedback regarding SB 2531. NEPGA supports many provisions of the bill, including those related to siting and permitting, but has deep reservations regarding proposed changes to long-term energy contracting.

Testimony on Massachusetts Decarbonization Bills

On July 12 and 13, the New England Power Generators Association testified at public hearings on the following bills: H.3147; H.3231; S.2167; S.2080. Below is the written testimony that NEPGA filed with the legislature.

Testimony on Massachusetts Energy Bills

On May 18, the New England Power Generators Association filed testimony on the following bills: H. 3161; H. 3216; H. 3696; S.2168; S. 2169; S. 2182. Hearings were scheduled for May 18 and May 19.

Testimony on Mass Clean Energy & Climate Bills

NEPGA testimony to the Massachusetts Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee on several bills related to clean energy requirements and climate change (H.3288; H.3292; H.3372; H.3964; S.2131; S.2133; S.2136; S.2170; S.2224; S.2225; S.2228; and S.2229)

Letter on Massachusetts Hazard Pay Legislation

NEPGA letter to the Massachusetts General Court on proposed legislation on “State of Emergency” hazard pay differentiating public-facing from inward-facing essential employees (S.1195 & H.2042).