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Municipal Aggregation Plans Save Electric Customers Money
DPU-approved plans will save enrolled customers $25 million on their electricity bills
In a press release, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that it has made significant headway in approving Municipal Aggregation Plans.
The press release indicates that since the DPU issued municipal aggregation guidelines in July 2024, the agency has approved 47 aggregation plans. “This incredible effort demonstrates the ways in which the DPU has streamlined its processes and improved regulatory efficiency to provide real-time savings for customers.”
“Municipal aggregation is a critical energy affordability tool,” said Chair Jeremy McDiarmid. “Our experience to date shows that customers who participate in their city or town’s Plan can save money on their electric bills while taking advantage of the environmental benefits produced by each Plan’s clean energy supply. I am proud of the tremendous work the Department has done to expedite the approval process and unlock greater savings.”
Participants enrolled in one of the 35 Municipal Aggregation Plans will see $2.36 to $18.60 in monthly savings through July 2026. Residential electric customers enrolled in these Plans will have saved roughly $25 million from December 2024 to July 2026, compared to the basic service rates offered by the investor-owned electric utilities.”
