Resources
Current energy mix disclosure label
This document is prepared and periodically updated by Newton Power Choice electricity supplier. It provides detail on the energy mix for all program options. Because these documents are updated only periodically, the currently available document may be for an earlier period of time. Download the most recent energy mix disclosure label. (PDF)
Approved aggregation plan
To implement Newton Power Choice, the City had to develop an aggregation plan and submit that plan to a state regulatory approval process. The plan was approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) on 9/20/18. Download the plan. (PDF)
Electricity supply contract
Below is the most current electricity supply contract for the Newton Power Choice program:
January 2024 – January 2026 meter reads – Direct Energy (PDF)
Previous electricity supply contracts:
January 2021 – January 2024 meter reads – Direct Energy (PDF)
March 2019 – January 2021 meter reads – Direct Energy (PDF)
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (D.P.U.) Basic Service pricing information
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (D.P.U.) provides an Electric Industry Overview web page that includes an explanation of what Basic Service pricing is and what the components of the price are. On this page, you can also download an Excel spreadsheet that includes the current Basic Service prices for all Massachusetts utilities. Follow this link directly to the Basic Service part of this web page.
Additional resources
- Video on how Newton Power Choice works, from January 2019 (7 minutes)
- Grassroots efforts to green Newton’s electricity
- Massachusetts minimum renewable energy requirements