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The Town of Westborough is amending the existing Aggregation Plan for Westborough Power Choice, which is the Town’s group electricity buying program. The Aggregation Plan is the governing document for the program, and it has not been updated since the program launched in early 2016. By amending the Plan, the Town will be able to bring it in line with current regulatory requirements, which give the Town more flexibility to develop and evolve the program. As part of that, the Town will add the authorization to collect a small fee through the program, which would be used to support energy-related initiatives that would benefit program participants.

Because transparency is important to Westborough, the Town is making the amended Aggregation Plan available for a period of public review. Public comments will be accepted through May 8. Westborough residents and businesses are invited to download the draft amended Plan. Comments may be submitted in writing via email to bbowers@westboroughma.gov or via US mail to 34 W Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581.

Read more on the Westborough municipal website.

Westborough Power Choice is a Town electricity aggregation program, which is a kind of group electricity buying program.

The program gives Westborough residents and businesses an alternative to National Grid’s Basic Service and other electricity supply offers in the marketplace without high pressure or fees. The program changes the price that is used to calculate the Supply Services portion of each participant’s electric bill.

Through the program, electricity customers in Westborough receive more renewable electricity, long-term stable prices, consumer protections, and the potential for savings, though savings cannot be guaranteed. The additional renewable electricity added by Westborough comes through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Massachusetts Class I-eligible systems.

New electricity accounts in Westborough will be eligible for automatic enrollment in accordance with State law and will receive a letter in the mail from the Town prior to enrollment.

Cleaner electricity and consumer-friendly choices

As a new participant in Westborough Power Choice, you will be automatically enrolled in the Standard Plan and receive 47% of your electricity from new renewable resources in the New England region. You also have two additional choices: the 100% Green Plan for 100% renewable electricity, and the Budget Plan for only the minimum amount of renewable electricity required by state law.

Learn more about your choices

Participate

 New electricity accounts in Westborough will be eligible for automatic enrollment in Westborough Power Choice. Automatic enrollment occurs on a periodic basis and only after you receive a notice in the mail from the Town. You may also choose to enroll online or with a phone call. Learn about enrolling.

Compare the cost

 Use this online calculator to compare Westborough Power Choice prices with the most recent 12-month average of National Grid’s Basic Service prices and to see the greenhouse gas emissions avoided by opting up to the 100% Green Plan. Or compare program prices with National Grid’s current Basic Service prices.

How it works

 A municipal electricity aggregation is a group electricity purchasing program. Participating in Westborough Power Choice will change your electricity supplier and the price National Grid uses to calculate the Supply Services portion of your electricity bill, but participating will not replace National Grid as your electric utility. Learn more.

Make sure you’re enrolled

Westborough Power Choice is integrated into your existing National Grid electric bill. Check your bill. If the electricity supplier shown is Direct Energy – Westborough Power Ch, you are enrolled.

View an example National Grid bill to learn:

  • Where Westborough Power Choice appears on your bill
  • How to use your bill to figure out which program option you are enrolled in

Savings cannot be guaranteed

Please note that, while Westborough Power Choice offers the potential for savings when compared with National Grid’s Basic Service price, there is no guarantee of savings. This is because National Grid’s prices change, and future National Grid prices are unknown.

Protect your National Grid account number

National Grid will never knock on your door or call you to talk about your electricity bill.
Only provide your National Grid account number if you are ready to change your electricity supplier.