From The Boston Globe · · 1m 20s
Eversource Donations to Healey Before Gas Pipeline Push
Eversource employees donated thousands to Healey weeks before she urged faster gas pipeline review.
In brief
Eversource employees donated thousands to Healey weeks before she urged faster gas pipeline review. Eversource employees donated $9,975 to Healey and Driscoll this year, ahead of her letter requesting expedited review of a $300 million gas pipeline expansion. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Eversource donations to Healey
Eversource employees donated $9,975 to Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll this year.
Eversource contributions details
Chief executive Joseph Nolan Jr. donated $1,000 to each of Healey and Driscoll, the annual maximum individual contribution.
Eversource donations trend
Eversource employees donated less this year than in 2022 when Healey was elected governor.
Lobbyists' contributions
Lobbyists for firms representing Eversource gave an additional $7,800 to Healey and Driscoll in September.
Healey's pipeline letter
Healey sent letter to US Energy Secretary urging expedited review of $300 million Enbridge pipeline expansion.
Healey's energy policy
Healey supports pipeline expansion to lower bills for 600,000 customers by $40 million annually.
Healey campaign response
Healey campaign says contributions did not influence her support for pipeline project.
Opposition concerns
Climate advocates say contributions influenced Healey's pipeline review timing.
Eversource spokesperson response
Eversource says contributions were too small to influence policy decisions.
Eversource's position
Eversource claims contributions did not influence Healey's pipeline decision.
The headline
Eversource employees donated $9,975 to Healey and Driscoll this year, ahead of her letter requesting expedited review of a $300 million gas pipeline expansion.
