5 energy affordability policies to watch right now in Mass.

Every two years, lawmakers in Massachusetts attempt to pass a big climate and energy bill. This year, the overarching theme is something everyone seems to be talking about: how to cut utility bills.

Opponents of the cut say it would be shortsighted to gut a program that helps residents use less energy and lower their bills. They also point out that the program provides long-term savings for everyone in the state, not just those who take advantage of its rebates, because energy efficiency reduces the need to invest in new electric and gas infrastructure.

An analysis by the Acadia Center published earlier this year found that, between 2016 and 2024, ratepayers spent $8.4 billion on Mass Save but avoided spending $16.1 billion on electricity, gas and related infrastructure.

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