Lower Bills, Cleaner Heat: GECA discusses proposed heat pump electric rates

Summary: Learn about potential changes to electric rates for heat pumps.

When: Jul 22, 2025

Time:16:30 - 17:30

Description

Join the Green Energy Consumer's Alliance (GECA) for their webinar discussing the new "heat pump friendly" rate up for consideration by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Institution of this rate could result in an average winter energy savings of $600. This webinar will explore how smarter rate design can lower bills, improve air quality and support a just transition off fossil fuels. The meeting includes discussion from experts at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Switchbox, Environmental Defense Fund, Rewiring America and more. Learn how much Massachusetts residents could save by upgrading to a heat pump under DOER’s proposed rates, based on their utility provider, current heating fuel and other factors. Learn how some heat pump owners could begin seeing lower bills as early as this winter, depending on where they live and whether the utility or DOER rate is implemented. Register in advance on their website.