Healey backs natural gas transmission project

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, SEPT. 3, 2025…..Gov. Maura Healey signaled support for Eversource’s proposal to lock in more natural gas for Massachusetts, offering an indication she sees the fossil fuel as an important part of the state’s energy mix even as her administration presses forward with longer-term climate goals.

Environmental advocates said regulators should carefully weigh whether more gas infrastructure is the right path. “Acadia Center is reviewing the proposed pipeline expansion project, which responds to the task given to gas utilities by the DPU to phase-out reliance on Everett Marine Terminal,” the group said in a statement.

“Phasing-out reliance on EMT should be done first with all available clean energy solutions, rather than with expanded gas pipeline supply.” The group also cautioned against long-term risks to consumers. “By doubling down on gas, Massachusetts and the region risk locking consumers into deeper and more expensive fuel cost exposure that will keep ratepayers paying higher bills for decades longer,” Acadia Center said.

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