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State, utilities seek faster grid hookups for new homes

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BOSTON — The Healey administration is launching an initiative with the state’s two largest utilities to speed up the process of connecting new residential units to the regional electric grid as part of broader efforts to expand housing options.

Under the Power Forward program launched Tuesday, the state will partner with National Grid and Eversource to conduct advanced grid studies for municipalities, which officials say will help communities evaluate where new energy-efficient housing can be built quickly and cost-effectively.

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By Christian M. Wade | Statehouse Reporter

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