{"id":16926,"date":"2021-12-09T13:42:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T18:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/?p=16926"},"modified":"2021-12-09T13:42:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T18:42:14","slug":"the-future-of-natural-gas-in-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/the-future-of-natural-gas-in-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Natural Gas in Massachusetts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Massachusetts is exploring the future of natural gas used in homes and businesses and by large commercial and industrial customers. We’d like your thoughts.<\/p>\n

Whether you live in Massachusetts or run a business here, the future of natural gas impacts us all. That\u2019s why we would like your input on a plan to ensure a safe, reliable, and equitable transition to the future of energy in our state.<\/p>\n

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) directed the Massachusetts gas companies to explore pathways for a clean energy future \u2013 for you and our future generations. This includes the critical goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Our part in achieving \u201cnet zero\u201d includes removing the same amount of greenhouse gases we produce or avoiding them altogether through new technologies, to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. These new technologies could impact home appliances like heating systems, boilers, gas stoves, and water heaters and a variety of commercial and industrial equipment that use natural gas. That\u2019s a big job, and one that needs the public\u2019s support and input to succeed.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to share ideas and get involved:<\/strong><\/p>\n