Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Forecast to Lower Energy Bills in Massachusetts

New study released ahead of November election shows 'Project Beacon' saving ratepayers hundreds of millions of dollars per winter. Massachusetts could pivot in the direction of affordable and reliable energy by expanding on existing natural gas capacity, according to a new study that says ratepayers could save $367 million per winter. Since many of those same ratepayers are also voters, that’s a figure that should pique their interest. The Fiscal Alliance Foundation, a nonprofit headquartered in Boston, highlights the benefits of “Project Beacon” in its study released just ahead of the state’s gubernatorial election. The projected savings for homeowners and...