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Good Energy previews Wrentham Community Electricity plan; board hears opt‑out and product options
Summary
Good Energy presented a draft municipal aggregation plan proposing a default supply product with a 30‑day opt‑out and an optional 100% renewable premium. The plan will be revised to new DPU formats and submitted for approval; implementation could begin in early 2025.
Good Energy representative Rafida Rahman presented the draft Wrentham Community Electricity aggregation plan during the Select Board’s Aug. 13 meeting.
Rahman said the program would make the town the default purchaser of electricity supply for residents while National Grid would remain the delivery utility and billing agent. ‘‘The primary goal of the program is to leverage bulk purchasing to secure competitive rates and best terms for the community,’’ Rahman said, and described two product options: a default RTHM Standard designed to maximize potential savings while meeting state renewable minimums, and an optional RTHM Plus with a higher renewable content at a premium price.
She described outreach steps taken during the public review period, including in‑person materials at Town Hall, website postings and social media notices. Rahman said the town manager and Good Energy will incorporate public comments and submit the plan to the Department of Public Utilities in the required new format; launch is targeted for early 2025, subject to DPU approval.
Board members had no substantive questions at the meeting. Residents were invited to submit follow‑up questions to Good Energy after the hearing.
Next steps: staff to finalize the plan in the new DPU format, incorporate feedback, and submit for DPU review; if approved, a 30‑day opt‑out notification will be mailed to customers before program launch.
