National Grid Gas Rate Hike Faces Key Massachusetts Test at Public Hearing
National Grid’s proposal to raise gas delivery charges in Massachusetts would add about $24–$25 a month to typical winter bills in several regions if approved, with regulators set to hear public comment Monday in Lynn. The utility seeks a net $144 million annual increase in distribution revenue and a five-year plan to adjust rates yearly. New rates could take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Impacts would vary widely by customer type and income level.