Massachusetts redirects clean energy compliance fees to winter heating relief

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey directed utilities to use alternative compliance payments from renewable energy shortfalls to fund home energy assistance for low- and middle-income households facing winter costs.

First covered Oct 8, 2026 · 9:42 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d Utility Dive Massachusetts shifts clean energy funds to help heat homes this winter — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, D, ordered home energy relief for low- and middle-income households, to be funded by alternative compliance payments — the…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-08 (#9) · 2026-10-09 (#10)

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