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National consumer group knocks SJC pipeline decision

National consumer group knocks SJC pipeline decision

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A national energy group criticized the Supreme Judicial Court's decision Wednesday blocking utilities from charging consumers for natural gas pipeline construction. David Holt, the president of the Consumer Energy Alliance, said the ruling would "eliminate an opportunity to alleviate wild price swings," which he said cost consumers $2.1 billion during the "Polar Vortex."

A national energy group criticized the Supreme Judicial Court's decision Wednesday blocking utilities from charging consumers for natural gas pipeline construction. David Holt, the president of the Consumer Energy Alliance, said the ruling would "eliminate an opportunity to alleviate wild price swings," which he said cost consumers $2.1 billion during the "Polar Vortex."…