Massachusetts Senate Votes to Save Ratepayers Money on Energy Costs
(BOSTON—7/1/2026) The Massachusetts Senate today passed energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate goals.
The bill, S.3143, An Act to save people money, repair the climate, and grow the economy, tackles rising energy costs head-on by cutting unnecessary fees, evening out price spikes that hit households during high-demand months, cracking down on predatory sales practices by energy suppliers, and steering the state away from expensive infrastructure projects that don’t deliver value for ratepayers.
Statements of Support
Kyle Murray, Massachusetts Program Director, Acadia Center
“The Senate should be commended for passing a robust and comprehensive piece of legislation to help address ratepayer costs. While everyone wishes there was a simple path to clean and affordable energy, the true answers lie in complex and varied solutions, which this legislation appropriately addresses.”
To read the full press release from the Massachusetts Senate Press Room, click here.