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MA H2888

Resolve to investigate the results reporting of the national grid Worcester smart meter pilot program and its implications for the department of public utilities grid modernization, time of use, and smart meter proceedings


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester (by request), a petition of Pamela Steinberg for an investigation by a special commission to investigate the National Grid Worcester smart meter pilot program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to conduct an independent audit and investigation of the results reporting provided by National Grid and Navigant Consulting for the Worcester smart meter pilot program. The investigation will examine the claimed cost and energy savings, retention rates, and customer satisfaction, as well as the complete costs of the pilot program, including those incurred by the public through actions by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the Attorney General's Office. The commission will determine whether National Grid ratepayers should bear the costs for the Worcester smart meter pilot program, which ended on December 31, 2018.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4405 (on 02/10/2020)

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