Healey Seeks Relief from Energy Bills Ahead of Winter

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is pushing for relief from high energy bills as the state's residents prepare to turn on their heat for winter. The governor says her administration is discussing ways to provide help, particularly for households that rely on oil or propane for heating.

Healey notes that a quarter of Massachusetts homes use these fuels, and prices are likely to rise due to the ongoing conflict with Iran and high oil prices around $100 per barrel. She is talking to local gas companies about how to mitigate the costs for residents.

The governor's comments come as lawmakers continue to negotiate an energy affordability bill that has been a sticking point in the legislative session. Both the House and Senate have passed their own versions of the bill, but negotiators have yet to reach a compromise.