Massachusetts House Set to Vote on Energy Bill, Cutting Mass Save by $1B

Massachusetts lawmakers are set to make a dramatic change to combat skyrocketing energy bills in the state. Proposed legislation on Beacon Hill seeks to cut approximately $1 billion in charges for energy efficiency programs financed through utility bills.

According to the Globe, this isn’t the first time that money spent on the Mass Save program has contributed to substantial consumer savings — and not only for those taking advantage of the program’s incentives for appliances and insulation. A report by the Acadia Center, an environmental organization, found that for every dollar spent on Mass Save, residents earn approximately $2.69 back in benefits.

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