Allows municipalities, legislators, and ratepayer groups to participate in utility regulatory proceedings.

This bill amends the General Laws to ensure broader participation in regulatory proceedings for gas and electric companies. Specifically, it allows municipalities within the service area, members of the general court, and groups of at least 10 ratepayers to participate as full parties in such proceedings. This aims to enhance representation and accountability in utility company regulatory matters.

Allows municipalities, legislators, and ratepayer groups to participate in utility regulatory proceedings.

This bill amends the General Laws to ensure broader participation in regulatory proceedings for gas and electric companies. Specifically, it allows municipalities within the service area, members of the general court, and groups of at least 10 ratepayers to participate as full parties in such proceedings. This aims to enhance representation and accountability in utility company regulatory matters.