Program prices

Valley Green Energy offers two options. As a new program participant, you will be automatically enrolled in VGE Basic and will receive the lowest price in the program. VGE 100% Green is available by request.

Amherst/Pelham prices Northampton prices

As a participant in Valley Green Energy, your electricity supplier will be Direct Energy. See how the program will appear on your utility bill: Eversource / National Grid

If you are eligible for a low-income discount or fuel assistance, you will continue to receive that benefit with no change.

If you are enrolled in Eversource’s Budget Billing or National Grid’s Budget Plan, it will continue to apply to your total bill.

What happens in November 2028?

In November 2028, the Valley Green Energy communities intend to sign a new, long-term contract when the contract with Direct Energy expires. New prices will be announced before they take effect, and your account will be automatically enrolled into the new price for your program option unless you opt out or choose a different option.

Amherst and Pelham prices

(Automatic enrollment)

NEW: 15.830 ¢/kWh

Current price ending in November: 13.206 ¢/kWh

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Price period:

November 2026 – November 2028

Choose VGE Basic

(Option: Available by request)

NEW: 18.330 ¢/kWh

Current price ending in November: 16.474 ¢/kWh

Receive 100% of your electricity from new renewable sources in the New England region.
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Price period:

November 2026 – November 2028

Choose VGE 100% Green

(Opt out)

15.934 ¢/kWh – residential
15.604 ¢/kWh – small business
11.830 ¢/kWh – large business

Receive the minimum amount of your electricity from renewable sources required by law.
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Price period:

Residential and small business:

August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Large business:

August 1 – October 31, 2026

Please note: Some large business accounts may not be eligible for program pricing at the time of enrollment and may instead be offered market pricing.

Northampton prices

(Automatic enrollment)

NEW: 16.290 ¢/kWh

Current price ending in November: 13.206 ¢/kWh

Receive the minimum amount of your electricity from renewable sources required by law.
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Price period:

November 2026 – November 2028

Choose VGE Basic

(Option: Available by request)

NEW: 18.790 ¢/kWh

Current price ending in November: 16.474 ¢/kWh

Receive 100% of your electricity from new renewable sources in the New England region.
Renewable energy content detail

Price period:

November 2026 – November 2028

Choose VGE 100% Green

(Opt out)

17.185 ¢/kWh – residential
15.568 ¢/kWh – commercial
10.852 ¢/kWh – industrial

Receive the minimum amount of your electricity from renewable sources required by law.
Renewable energy content detail.

Price period:

Residential and commercial:

August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027

Industrial:

August 1 – October 31, 2026

Please note: Some industrial accounts may not be eligible for program pricing at the time of enrollment and may instead be offered market pricing.

Please note: Valley Green Energy offers long-term prices, but utility prices change seasonally. It is normal for Valley Green Energy prices to be lower than your utility’s price sometimes and higher at other times. The goal of Valley Green Energy is to provide some savings when compared with the average of your utility’s changing prices. Use the price calculator to compare Valley Green Energy with your utility’s current and recent average prices.