Over two dozen Massachusetts mayors are calling for the state to take action over rising utility bills.
The letter urges the Department of Public Utilities to use "every tool available" to immediately reduce energy costs by more than five-percent and "establish reasonable rates that can be maintained within a sensible range in the coming years."
The letter was signed by 26 members of the Massachusetts Mayors Association, including several from Western Mass.
The letter reads in part:
"In a stressful time for residents, it is essential for the state to play a supportive and stabilizing role. Reining in energy costs will be critical to the public’s overall trust in our gas, electric, and energy services and the success of our clean energy initiatives as a Commonwealth. As mayors of cities all across Massachusetts, we feel the weight of this crisis in our communities and we urge DPU to provide further relief to residents through bold action."
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said not only do utility costs need to come down, but energy ratepayers must also have "proper and timely information and education."
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