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Massachusetts Energy Crisis Explained | New Bedford News
Massachusetts energy bills are skyrocketing not because of market chaos, but due to a critical infrastructure bottleneck: New England’s pipelines can’t keep up with winter demand. When natural gas prices in the Northeast soar—sometimes 17x higher than in neighboring states like Pennsylvania—it’s because the pipes are full and there’s no room for more. This forces the grid to rely on dirtier, more expensive fuels like oil, hurting both wallets and environmental goals. While ditching natural gas sounds tempting, a full transition must be done thoughtfully to ensure affordability and…
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