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Category: Natural Gas

Massachusetts Natural Gas Rates Surge in March 2026: A Guide for Homeowners

By David Cosseboom

Major utilities announce double-digit price hikes: What every Massachusetts homeowner needs to know about the March rate revision. Massachusetts residents are facing a significant financial squeeze this month as natural gas rates across the Commonwealth’s five major investor-owned utilities have climbed sharply for March 2026. The price adjustments, which reflect a combination of seasonal demand,…

How to Set Up Gas Service in Your New Home: The Ultimate Checklist

By Claudio Kriegel

Ensure a warm welcome by scheduling your natural gas connection before moving day. Moving into a new home is notoriously stressful, but few things disrupt your first night like stepping into an ice-cold shower or discovering the stove won’t light. While unpacking boxes can wait, securing a functional, warm environment is a “Day 1” necessity…

Natural Gas Freeze Offs: Why Winter Storms Spike Your Heating Bills

By Claudio Kriegel

Understanding how extreme cold disrupts the energy grid and affects your monthly costs You have probably heard the term on the evening news during a major winter storm: “natural gas freeze offs” are being blamed for power outages or skyrocketing heating prices. It paints a confusing picture, sounding almost as if the gas lines inside…

What Is Carbon Monoxide? A Homeowner’s Guide to Safety and Prevention

By Claudio Kriegel

Understanding the dangers of the “silent killer” and how proper utility maintenance protects your family. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, which is exactly why carbon monoxide is so dangerous. This “silent killer” is a toxic gas produced whenever fuel-burning appliances in your home, like your furnace, stove, or water heater, don’t…