# Eversource Donations to Healey Before Gas Pipeline Push

> Eversource employees donated thousands to Healey weeks before she urged faster gas pipeline review.
- Title: Eversource Donations to Healey Before Gas Pipeline Push
- Summary: Eversource employees donated thousands to Healey weeks before she urged faster gas pipeline review. Eversource employees donated $9,975 to Healey and…
- Keywords: eversource, healey, driscoll, gas pipeline, massachusetts, enbridge, algonquin pipeline, campaign donations, political contributions, energy policy, news, local
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/09/science/eversource-healey-donations-gas-pipeline
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- Topics: eversource, healey, driscoll, gas pipeline, massachusetts, enbridge, algonquin pipeline, campaign donations, political contributions, energy policy, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.