AG Campbell, in her role as the state’s ratepayer advocate, has reached a landmark $45 million settlement with Eversource Energy and its two operating companies — NSTAR Electric and Eversource Gas of Massachusetts (EGMA). The agreement, approved by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), resolves 16 long-standing docket matters dating back to 2011, including issues related to cost recovery for Resiliency Tree Work (RTW) (7 dockets), Pension Adjustment Factor (PAF) (8 dockets), and transition and integration costs associated with Eversource’s purchase of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts (CMA).   

“As the Commonwealth’s ratepayer advocate, I am committed to protecting ratepayers from unnecessary costs and ensuring that more money stays in consumers’ pockets—especially as winter heating bills continue to rise. This landmark settlement reflects that commitment. Affordability and consumer protection are at the forefront of our work, and I applaud the DPU for their role in ensuring that Massachusetts ratepayers are not unfairly burdened by high utility bills.” -AG Campbell