Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey discusses ways to lower energy costs
Following public outcry over high energy bills this past winter, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said the state should look at finding another way to pay for Mass Save.
During an interview for WCVB's "On The Record," which airs on Sunday, Healey said there is also a need to get more energy and supply into the region, specifically more wind and hydropower.
However, as attorney general, she fought a plan for a new natural gas pipeline into New England.
When asked about Mass Save, she said the state is looking at ways to change out how the $4.5 billion program is funded.
Right now, the program is paid for entirely by electric and gas customers through fees on their bills.
"We should go back and relook at Mass Save and reconfigure or get rid of in certain instances any programs that are no longer offering the benefit to ratepayers that we want them to offer," Healey said.
Healey is now offering $50 credits on electric bills next month, while gas bills are being reduced by 10% in March and April.
She also said she plans to file a bill soon focusing on utility costs.