Arlington green-electricity options will cost less next year than Eversource Basic.
In fact, rate for 100% Green Electricity comes in below the basic Eversource tier. See the rates in this chart:
|
Eversource Basic Jan. 1 – June 30, 2019 |
$0.13704 |
Rate Difference |
Average Usage (KwH) |
Monthly Savings |
6-Month Savings |
|
Arlington Basic |
$0.10631 |
($0.03073) |
638 |
($19.61) |
($117.63) |
|
Arlington 5% Green |
$0.10756 |
($0.02948) |
638 |
($18.81) |
($112.85) |
|
Arlington 50% Green |
$0.11881 |
($0.01823) |
638 |
($11.63) |
($69.78) |
|
Arlington 100% Green |
$0.13131 |
($0.00573) |
638 |
($3.66) |
($21.93) |
In August, 2017, the Town of Arlington joined 60 Massachusetts communities and rolled out Arlington Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). The approach uses bulk purchasing to offer competitive electricity pricing and rate stability for consumers. The program also offers three levels of renewable-energy options to consumers to reduce reliance on carbon-polluting fossil fuels. Eversource Basic Service Rate for Jan. 1, to June 30, 2019, will be $0.13704. This rate is more expensive than even the 100-percent green electricity option under Arlington CCA.
“As we head into the winter months, I am pleased to learn that Arlington CCA will provide increased savings for residents and businesses,” Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said in a Dec. 6 news release. “With pricing stability, the program offers flexibility in choosing the renewable energy options that is best for them.”
After a competitive bid process, Dynegy was selected as Arlington’s electricity supplier, with a 28-month contract term beginning August 2017 and ending in December 2019. In August 2017, all Arlington Eversource customers were enrolled in Arlington Local Green (5 percent in chart).
Residents in the program may change between the four levels of the program at any time without penalty. Residents who have opted out of the program may opt back into the program at anytime without penalty.
Additional information about Arlington CCA may be found online at arlingtoncca.com. You may also contact Dynergy directly at 866-220-5696.
In 1997, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacted a public policy enabling cities and towns to aggregate the buying power of individual electricity customers. This process is referred to as Community Choice Aggregation. Through a “green CCA,” Arlington can make a meaningful reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions efficiently, affordably, and with the added benefit of public education to bring better understanding to electricity bills, energy choices and renewable energy.
Dynegy is committed to being a leader in the electricity sector. Throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas, Dynegy operates power-generating facilities capable of producing more than 31,000 megawatts of electricity — or enough energy to power about 25 million American homes. Dynegy strives to generate power safely and responsibly for wholesale and retail electricity customers who depend on energy to grow and thrive.
This news announcement was published Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
