Regulatory Notices
If you would like further information about any of the Company’s regulatory filings, please send a detailed email request to: bgcregulatory@avangrid.com. Requests can also be made in writing and sent to Berkshire Gas, Att.: Regulatory, 115 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Recent Regulatory Notices of Filings and Requests for Comments.
Filings and notices are available for download (PDF) below:
D.P.U. 26-130 Notice and Order of Notice
The Berkshire Gas Company Residential Tiered Discount Rate Compliance Filing
DPU 26-PGAF-BERK Notice of Filing and Request for Comments
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164 and 220 CMR 6.04, 6.11 for approval of its 2026/2027 local distribution adjustment factor and peak gas adjustment factor filings, effective November 1, 2026.
DPU 26-115 Notice of Filing and Request for Comments
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its annual pension adjustment factor rate adjustment and reconciliation filing for effect November 1, 2026.
DPU 26-114 Notice of Filing and Request for Comments
BGC is seeking approval of its proposed revenue decoupling adjustment factors ("RDAF") from the DPU. The DPU seeks public comments on BGC's proposal no later than close of business (5:00pm) on September 7, 2026.
DPU 26-GC-18 Notice of Filing and Request for Comments
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of a Firm Transportation Service Agreement between The Berkshire Gas Company and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94 and 220 CMR 5.03.
2025 RATE CASE NOTICE OF FILING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
2025 Rate Adjustment notice of filing
This is a notice of Berkshire Gas Company's intent to file for an adjustment to our distribution rates.
Berkshire Gas Company Open DPU Dockets
Open DPU Dockets as of October 8th, 2026:
DPU Docket Number
Docket Title
18-152
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own motion to review and revise the standard of review and the filing requirements for gas special contracts filed pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94.
20-58
Inquiry of the Department of Public Utilities into Establishing Policies and Practices for Electric and Gas Companies Regarding Customer Assistance and Ratemaking Measures in Connection to the State of Emergency Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
20-80
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion into the role of gas local distribution companies as the Commonwealth achieves its target 2050 climate goals.
21-50
Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion into procedures for enhancing public awareness of and participation in its proceedings.
22-GC-35
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on its own motion to review and revise the standard of review and the filing requirements for gas special contracts filed pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94.
23-101
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for Approval of Acquisition of Firm LNG Service Agreements from UGI Energy Services, LLC and Northeast Energy Center LLC, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94A.
23-143
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for Approval of Gas Supply Contracts Pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94A.
23-60
2022 Energy Efficiency Annual Reports of The Berkshire Gas Company, Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts, d/b/a Eversource Energy, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, d/b/a Unitil (Gas Division), Liberty Utilities (New England Natural Gas Company) Corp., d/b/a Liberty, Boston Gas Company, d/b/a National Grid, NSTAR Gas Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, Cape Light Compact JPE, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, d/b/a Unitil (Electric Division), Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid, and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (the “Program Administrators”).
23-74
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its Revenue Decoupling Adjustment Factors for the 2023 Peak Period, November 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
23-75
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its annual pension adjustment factor reconciliation filing for effect November 1, 2023.
23-CMI-01
Local Gas Distribution Companies’ Filing of Customer Migration Information Pursuant to Capacity Assignment, D.T.E. 04-1 (2005).
23-CMI-02
Local Gas Distribution Companies’ Filing of Customer Migration Information Pursuant to Capacity Assignment, D.T.E. 04-1 (2005).
23-GC-15
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of a Firm Transportation Service Agreement between the Company and Specialty Minerals, Inc., pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 94 and 220 CMR 5.03.
23-GC-24
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a Firm Transportation Agreement between The Berkshire Gas Company and The Trustees of Amherst College.
23-GSEP-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for Approval of its 2024 Gas System Enhancement Plan, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 145, and for rates effective May 1, 2024.
23-OGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164 and 220 CMR 6.00 for approval of its 2022 off-peak gas adjustment factor filing, effective May 1, 2023.
23-PGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164 and 220 CMR 6.04, 6.11 for approval of its 2023/24 peak local distribution adjustment factor and gas adjustment factor filings, effective November 1, 2023.
23-PL-20
Investigation into Violations of 49 CFR Part 192 by The Berkshire Gas Company.
23-SQ-02
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities into The Berkshire Gas Company’s 2022 Service Quality Report filed pursuant to Service Quality Standards for Electric Distribution Companies and Local Gas Distribution Companies, D.P.U. 12-120-D (2015).
24-105
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for Approval of Interim Adjustments to its Revenue Decoupling Adjustment Factors for the 2024 Off-Peak Period, May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024.
24-124
Petition for approval of its Revenue Decoupling Adjustment Factors for 2024 (Peak) Period, (November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025.)
24-125
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its annual pension adjustment factor rate adjustment and reconciliation filing for effect November 1, 2024.
24-140
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company, pursuant to G.L. c. 25, § 21, for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of its Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan for 2025 through 2027.
24-15
Notice of Inquiry by the DPU on its own Motion into Energy Burden with a Focus on Energy Affordability for Residential Ratepayers.
24-180
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company to the Department of Public Utilities pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 69I, for Review and Approval of its Long-Range Forecast and Supply Plan for the split-years 2024/2025 to 2028/2029.
24-53
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities on Its Own Motion into Service Quality Standards for Electric Distribution Companies and Local Gas Distribution Companies.
24-56
Petition of the Gas Local Distribution Companies for review and approval by the Department of Public Utilities of their proposed revised terms and conditions tariffs, in compliance with D.P.U. 23-25.
24-65
2023 Energy Efficiency Annual Reports of The Berkshire Gas Company, Eversource Gas Company of Massachusetts, d/b/a Eversource Energy, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, d/b/a Unitil (Gas Division), Liberty Utilities (New England Natural Gas Company) Corp., d/b/a Liberty, Boston Gas Company, d/b/a National Grid, NSTAR Gas Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, Cape Light Compact JPE, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, d/b/a Unitil (Electric Division), Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company, each d/b/a National Grid, and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (the “Program Administrators”).
24-96
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for authorization and approval: (1) to issue long-term debt securities in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 14; and (2) for an exemption from the advertising requirements of G.L. c. 164, § 15.
24-AMP
2024 Arrearage Management Plans
24-CMI-01
Local Gas Distribution Companies’ Filing of Customer Migration Information Pursuant to Capacity Assignment, D.T.E. 04-1 (2005).
24-CMI-02
Local Gas Distribution Companies’ Filing of Customer Migration Information Pursuant to Capacity Assignment, D.T.E. 04-1 (2005).
24-ERP-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its 2024 annual gas Emergency Response Plan filed pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 85B and 220 CMR 19.04(1).
24-GC-11
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval by the Department of Public Utilities of a Firm Transportation Agreement between the Company and The President and Trustees of Williams College, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, §94 and 220 CMR 5.03.
24-GREC-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 145, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 145, for review and approval of the reconciliation of its 2023 Gas System Enhancement Plan (GSEP) and Gas System Enhancement Reconciliation Adjustment Factors (RAF).
24-GSEP-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for Approval of its 2025 Gas System Enhancement Plan (GSEP), pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 145, and for rates effective May 1, 2025.
24-LAUF-01
Annual Reporting of Lost and Unaccounted-for Gas (LAUF) pursuant to 220 CMR 115.00 (2024).
24-OGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its off-peak gas adjustment factor filing effective May 1, 2024, pursuant to 220 CMR 6.00.
24-PGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164 and 220 CMR 6.04, 6.11 for approval of its 2024/25 peak local distribution adjustment factor and gas adjustment factor filings, effective November 1, 2024.
24-SQ-02
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities into The Berkshire Gas Company’s 2023 Service Quality Report filed pursuant to Service Quality Standards for Electric Distribution Companies and Local Gas Distribution Companies, D.P.U. 12-120-D (2015).
25-111
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its Revenue Decoupling Adjustment Factors for the 2025 Peak Period, November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
25-112
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its annual pension adjustment factor rate adjustment and reconciliation filing for effect November 1, 2025.
25-120
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report.
24-15
Notice of Inquiry by the Department of Public Utilities on its own Motion into Energy Burden with a Focus on Energy Affordability for Residential Ratepayers.
25-40
2025 Climate Compliance Plan of The Berkshire Gas Company.
25-AMP
2025 Arrearage Management Plans.
25-ERP-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its 2025 annual gas Emergency Response Plan filed pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 85B and 220 CMR 19.04(1).
25-GREC-02
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, § 145, for Review and Approval of the Reconciliation of its 2024 Gas System Enhancement Plan and for Review and Approval of its Gas System Enhancement Reconciliation Adjustment Factors.
25-LAUF-01
Annual Reporting of Lost and Unaccounted-for Gas pursuant to 220 CMR 115.00 (2025).
25-OGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company for approval of its off-peak gas adjustment factor filing effective May 1, 2025, pursuant to 220 CMR 6.00.
25-PGAF-BERK
Petition of The Berkshire Gas Company pursuant to G.L. c. 164 and 220 CMR 6.04, 6.11 for approval of its 2025/26 peak local distribution adjustment factor and gas adjustment factor filings, effective November 1, 2025.
25-SQ-02
Investigation by the Department of Public Utilities into The Berkshire Gas Company’s 2024 Service Quality Report filed pursuant to Service Quality Standards for Electric Distribution Companies and Local Gas Distribution Companies, D.P.U. 12-120-D (2015).