The state is taking another step to try to bring down the cost of natural gas.
The Department of Public Utilities announced Friday that they’re cutting the amount of money that gas companies can charge customers for new pipes.
Those companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year to replace lines and those costs are passed on in the form of “Delivery Costs” on your bill.
The DPU says that by limiting the amount companies can charge customers for replacing pipeline, they’ll force utilities to choose cheaper alternatives, including repairs, or non-pipeline alternatives.
A spokesperson for National Grid told Boston 25 News that their gas system enhancement plan focuses on the critical safety work and requires careful planning and coordination due to the age of the infrastructure in the region.
“These targeted investments help protect public safety and provide a reliable energy foundation that underpins economic growth while Massachusetts continues to pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy. We believe it is both prudent and necessary to prioritize critical infrastructure work that balances safety, reliability, and affordability for our customers,” the spokesperson said.
Boston 25 News has also reached out to several other Massachusetts gas companies for their response.
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