Critics claim Eversource dodged thorough review of a $385M transmission rebuild. (Utility Dive)
What happened? In a FERC complaint, state ratepayer advocates accuse Eversource of misclassifying its 49-mile X-178 project in New Hampshire. The company called it an “asset management project." This helped Eversource evade tougher ISO-NE review, the advocates said.
Why it matters: Local transmission projects are drawing tougher scrutiny as bills rise. As of early 2026, nearly $7B repair projects had been installed in New England, and another $5B are planned by 2033.