LOWELL — Stock up now on blankets and handwarmers for next winter.
National Grid has filed a petition with the state Department of Public Utilities to increase the base distribution rates the company charges customers for gas delivery service. The proposed $342 million increase will affect the total delivery service component of a customer’s gas bill.
The filing kicked off an 11-month review process that will culminate with the DPU issuing an order in late November…