MA Senate Releases Energy Affordability Bill

June 24, 2026 (Boston, MA) – Lawmakers in the Massachusetts Senate have released their version of an energy affordability bill, offering a far stronger approach on proposals than the bill advanced by the House earlier this year. The Senate bill preserves Mass Save, the state’s critical, cost-saving energy efficiency program. It also moves to phase out the Gas System Enhancement Program, which gas utilities have used to charge families and businesses nearly $1 billion a year for pipeline replacements. 

For every one dollar spent on Mass Save, residents receive $2.69 back in benefits, according to the Acadia Center. The program improves energy efficiency and allows residents to save on appliances and insulate their homes, leading to lower overall energy costs. 

To read the full press release from Conservation Law Foundation, click here.