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Mayor Sarno signs on to letter in support of Reduced Energy Costs for Massachusetts Residents
- Mayor Sarno joins Massachusetts Mayors Association in urging DPU to provide relief and establish reasonable rates -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as part of the Massachusetts Mayor’s Association joined at least 25 other mayors from throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in signing on to a letter to the state’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) conveying concerns over the recent abrupt increase in energy costs. The Mayors are urging DPU to use every tool available to immediately reduce energy costs beyond the baseline 5% reduction and establish reasonable rates that can be maintained within a sensible range in the coming years.
Mayor Sarno states, “As the letter, sent to James Van Nostrand, Chair of the Commonwealth Utilities Commission within the DPU explains, throughout Massachusetts there are working families who are struggling to keep up with exorbitant energy costs, in addition to rising costs in food, housing, and transportation. Not only should every tool in the tool box be utilized to offer some relief to our residents, proper and timely information and education for energy ratepayers is a must. I appreciate my fellow Massachusetts Mayors coming together to voice our concerns and encourage bold action.”
Find the Massachusetts Mayors Association letter to the Department of Public Utilities here.
Mayor Sarno would also like to remind all that Eversource, in coordination with the City of Springfield, will hold an Information Session for Springfield residents to learn about programs to help with managing energy bills. It will take place on March 18, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center located at 1476 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA. Attendees are encouraged to bring their energy bills, account information, and proof of income and benefits.
