Inside Mass. Gov. Maura Healey's push for cheaper energy

• Energy bills are a huge driver of the state's ghastly cost-of-living problem.
• Healey is arguing for more aggressive action beyond the current plan that's expected to bring $6 billion in savings.

By the numbers: Healey projects the new plan will save more than $10 billion over ten years.

• $6.9 billion would come from removing unnecessary charges and costs on utility bills.
• $2.5 billion from stronger regulation and oversight of utility companies.
• $900 million from utility customer support programs.
• $200 million from expanding state energy procurement into sources like nuclear power.

Zoom in: The bill would authorize the Department of Public Utilities to cap month-to-month bill increases.

• It would phase out state subsidies to utilities for older technologies that are now considered cost-competitive.
• And it would ban utility companies from using ratepayer payments for government lobbying and entertainment.

The bottom line: Healey's plan is ambitious and addresses the top issue heading into the governor's reelection campaign next year: the absurd cost of living in Massachusetts.

• She'll have to get Democrats in the Legislature on her side for the bill to become law with all its teeth intact.