Nick Hill, chair of the Climate Action Committee, opened the committee's Jan. 9 meeting by asking staff for an update on the Needham Power Choice enrollment and outreach.

Cathy, a Town of Needham staff member working with the program, said a “coming soon” postcard went to residents and businesses on Dec. 31 and an opt-out notice was mailed Jan. 6. She told the committee the town has scheduled three public information sessions: Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. (in person at Powers Hall), Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. (virtual on Zoom) and Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. (in person at the Center at the Heights). Information and the Zoom link are posted on the town website and the program’s eMpowerchoice page, Cathy said.

Nut graf: Town staff and a consultant are handling enrollment mailings and public outreach as Needham launches its municipal electricity aggregation program. The town will actively distribute materials and use social and printed media to explain program options and the 100% renewable offering.

Cathy said the town is preparing half‑page handouts and social‑media graphics, and she asked committee members for help sharing materials to increase public awareness. She also said she has discussed messaging for a 100% green option with Kate and Amy in town administration; the town will circulate messaging that covers all program options and separate materials focused on the fully renewable choice at the same frequency as general program messaging.

Committee members asked whether the consultant (Mass Power Choice) or town staff would monitor social media and incoming calls about the enrollment notices. Cathy said the consultant helps craft materials but the town is responsible for monitoring its own pages; she has been informally scanning the town Facebook page and has not seen questions yet. Committee members noted Jan. 6 marked the expected start of public replies and asked staff to check for inbound questions this week.

The committee did not take a formal vote on program direction at the meeting. Staff requested help sharing outreach materials and said they will circulate the 100%‑green graphics when finalized.

Ending: Committee members said they will promote the sessions and watch for public questions as enrollment notices continue to arrive.