Mass. mayors send letter to DPU urging energy cost relief

Mass. mayors send letter to DPU urging energy cost relief

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)-- Members of the Massachusetts Mayors' Association have sent a letter to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) regarding the sudden increase in utility bills. The letter signed by 26 mayors, including several from western Massachusetts, asks the DPU to "use every tool available to immediately reduce energy costs beyond the baseline 5% reduction and establish reasonable rates that can be maintained within a sensible r…

Ratepayers deserve answers on PURA changes

As state leaders work to address high energy, water, and communications services costs, it is essential to consider the potential impact of the proposed structural changes to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) – an independent administrative agency that sets utility rates and ensures “safe, clean, reliable, and affordable utility service” and infrastructure on already over-burdened consumers. As Consumer Counsel, I commend the rece…

Will plan to revamp incorporation law protect or damage Delaware’s $2B kingdom?

Gov. Meyer and lawmakers say legislation is critical to protect the state’s dominance, but critics deride the measure as the “Billionaires’ Bill.”

Gov. Meyer outlines plan to address utility costs, bring more transparency and accountability

Governor Matt Meyer is out with a comprehensive energy plan that he says addresses the rising costs that many Delawareans are paying for electricity.

Call for Govt to control cost of electricity

Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so that it remains affordable, says Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne. Thorne, who was addressing the House of Assembly yesterday when the Ministry of Energy and Business Development, led by Senator Lisa Cummins, was […]

Meyer announces actions aimed at addressing high utility bills

Gov. Matt Meyer announced steps aimed at dealing with a firestorm of criticism over winter utility bills. “Too many Delaware families opened their energy bills this winter and saw outrageous rate hikes with little explanation,” said Meyer. “That’s unacceptable. No…