To:

Department of Public Utilities Chair James Van Nostrand
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper
National Grid New England President Lisa Wieland
Eversource Massachusetts CEO Joseph Nolan
Berkshire Gas CEO Sue Kristjansson

I support transitioning from methane gas to all-electric homes in my municipality, especially in areas where utilities are planning to replace gas pipelines.

This means:

• focusing on repairing leaks and phasing out old pipes, instead of investing in costly pipeline replacements;
• electrifying homes with heat pumps and high-efficiency appliances, which would cut methane emissions and reduce energy waste;
• improving public safety by lowering the risks of fires, explosions, and indoor air pollution that are all increased by use of methane gas in buildings for heating, cooling and cooking;
• ensuring a fair transition by making affordability a top priority—protecting both homeowners and renters from undue financial burdens.