Acadia Center Explains: DPU Order 20-80-B

Moving our energy systems beyond gas is essential to the clean energy future. To that end, on December 6th, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued a groundbreaking Order in Docket 20-80-B, focused on the role of gas utilities as the Commonwealth sets out to achieve its overarching climate target of net zero emissions by 2050. This explainer breaks down what the Order means and how it will impact Massachusetts and the region moving forward.