News Service Category: Energy

April 15 Tax Deadline Quickly Approaching As Residents Consider Extensions

Apr 12, 2026 BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — We are less than a week away from the April 15th deadline to file taxes. Tax season may be the most stressful season of them all. That’s why some locals like Eva say they just haven’t found the time to file their taxes yet. “Haven’t started yet. Should’ve. But I procrastinate with taxes. I hate…

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‘People are struggling.’ Soaring gas prices deepen Massachusetts’ cost-of-living crisis, residents say.

Apr 10, 2026 Soaring gas prices — and inflation in general — are straining the lives of many Massachusetts residents, forcing them to make tough choices on things they might have previously taken for granted, such as visiting a relative, buying a bouquet of flowers for a loved one, or even eating a meal. The spike has worsened what it’s like to…

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War in Iran rages on and New Englanders see rising gas, oil costs

The US-Israeli conflict with Iran is taking an increasing toll on New England consumers, as a snarled global oil supply chain has consumers paying dramatically more for gasoline and home-heating fuel than they were before the war broke out. Average Massachusetts gasoline prices have risen nearly 40 cents over the past week, to about $3.31 a gallon, according to AAA, after long…

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Massachusetts Regulators Investigate Utility Bill Charges as Residents Report High Costs

Massachusetts regulators have launched a two-phase probe into energy bill volatility. They have started by scrutinizing delivery charges to improve transparency and help ratepayers understand costs. Amid the investigation into… by Michael Vyskocil Massachusetts regulators have launched a two-phase probe into energy bill volatility. They have started by scrutinizing delivery charges to improve transparency and help ratepayers understand costs. Amid…

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Gov. Healey  Appoints ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler to New Office of Energy Transportation Advisory Board

The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the formation of the Energy Transformation Advisory Board to advise and guide the state in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. The Advisory Board will include a broad range of stakeholders, including labor, business, finance, environmental justice advocates, utilities, technology providers, building owners, developers, and generators, among others. ABCD President and CEO Sharon…

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PRESS RELEASE: Fuel Assistance maximums have increased: LIHEAP application deadline extended to May 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2024 CONTACTJamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org Fuel Assistance maximums have increased:LIHEAP application deadline extended to May 10, 2024 $1,950 available for oil and propane; $1,450 for utilities and heat (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD is pleased to announce that the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now provides up to $1,950 in fuel assistance for eligible households. This…

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Peabody Properties Hits $35M Milestone In LEAN Funding For Energy Sustainability Projects In 2023

Peabody Properties, an affiliate of the Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, has reached a milestone of $35 million in funding through the Massachusetts LEAN Multifamily Program (www.leanmultifamily.org) for 2023. LEAN is the statewide network of local Community Action Agencies that provide energy efficiency and other energy services at no cost to income eligible clients. The…

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Chestnut Manor renovation to notably decrease energy costs during winter: AHA

Action for Boston Community Development, known as ABCD, is an anti-poverty nonprofit, relies largely on donations to organize its annual toy drive, under its larger “Winter Fund” program, which assists families with basic necessities like clothing and food.


Upgrades to Arlington public housing could cut energy use in half this winter

Action for Boston Community Development, known as ABCD, is an anti-poverty nonprofit, relies largely on donations to organize its annual toy drive, under its larger “Winter Fund” program, which assists families with basic necessities like clothing and food.


The Sponsors of Mass Save® and ABCD Host EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus at Arlington Senior and Disabled Multi-Family Residence: $1.3M Project Exemplifies Low-Income Climate Equity Work Performed Statewide

The Sponsors of Mass Save® and ABCD Host EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus at Arlington Senior and Disabled Multi-Family Residence: $1.3M Project Exemplifies Low-Income Climate Equity Work Performed Statewide