Overview
- The governor's office says the portfolio includes 4 gigawatts of new solar and seeks 3.5 gigawatts through efficiency, virtual power plants, and managed EV charging.
- Immediate directives call for faster solar development before federal support ends, expanded opportunities in wind, nuclear and fusion, exploration of gas and fuel storage, lower geothermal costs, and flexible grid interconnection.
- Healey says the plan could power roughly 2 million homes and save residents and businesses about $10 billion.
- ISO New England projects electricity consumption to increase about 15% by 2035 and 50% by 2045, underscoring the need for additional resources.
- Republican candidates faulted Healey over past pipeline decisions as some homeowners reported steep winter bills and questioned whether the order will deliver near-term relief.