Massachusetts ratepayers are paying some of the highest energy costs in the country. Our latest study says additional natural gas pipeline capacity could put real money back in their pockets. The Fiscal Alliance Foundation’s new Project Beacon study estimates that expanding the Algonquin Gas Transmission system by 300 MMcf/d could save Massachusetts ratepayers an average of $367 million every winter. For a typical gas-heated household, the numbers work out to an estimated $95 in annual winter savings against approximately $19 in costs, leaving the household about $76 ahead. For commercial customers, the estimated savings are even larger: $792 per winter against an estimated $170 cost, for approximately $622 in net savings. And the benefits become more significant when Massachusetts needs the energy most. The study found that additional pipeline capacity could reduce winter price spikes while also reducing the region’s use of more expensive fuel oil. 💰 $367 million in estimated savings per winter 🏠 $76 in net savings for a typical household 🏪 $622 in net savings for a typical commercial account 🔥 300 MMcf/d in additional firm natural gas capacity 🛢️ 8.4 million fewer gallons of fuel oil burned per winter For years, Massachusetts has debated how to bring down energy costs while ensuring enough energy is available during the coldest days of the year. Now there are numbers attached to one potential answer. The question is: who will back the savings?