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Healey sounds alarm on energy costs — but a legislative solution remains elusive for now

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Gov. Maura Healey alongside, left to right, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, and Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, pushes for energy affordability legislation. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/commonwealthbeacon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_1426-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Healey’s decision to speak specifically on energy policy as the Legislature scrambled elsewhere in the State House to tackle other priorities is the latest sign of urgency from the governor to respond to Bay Staters’ angst around soaring utility bills — and of the political salience of the issue as the governor seeks reelection this fall.

First report: Healey throws support behind conservation ballot question — commonwealthbeacon.org, 12d