Press Release: Dudley officials announce a Community Choice Power Supply Aggregation Plan designed to reduce energy costs for Dudley residents

September 14, 2023

Dudley officials announce a Community Choice Power Supply Aggregation Plan designed to
reduce energy costs for Dudley residents.

The Aggregation Plan was developed in compliance with state law regarding public aggregation of electricity consumers. It contains required information on the structure, operations, services, funding, and policies. The Plan was developed in consultation with the Town’s municipal aggregation consultant, Colonial Power Group, Inc. (CPG) and the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER).

The purpose of this plan is to represent consumer interests in competitive markets for electricity. It seeks to aggregate Dudley consumers to negotiate rates for power. In doing so, it brings together the buying power of more than 11,900 consumers. It further enables the Town to take greater control of its energy options, which includes the ability to pursue price stability, savings opportunities and the amount of renewable energy procured. Participation is voluntary for each consumer. Consumers may opt out or back into the plan at any time. The Town has published this Plan for public review prior to submitting it to the state Department of Public Utilities (DPU).

National Grid Basic Service rates change twice a year or more, depending on rate class. As a result, the
aggregation rate may not always be lower than the Basic Service rate. The goal of the aggregation is to
deliver savings over the life of the Program when compared to National Grid Basic Service rates.
However, such savings and future savings cannot be guaranteed.

Public Review and Comment Period: The Town of Dudley’s Aggregation Plan is available for public
review and comment from Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. through Friday, October 13, 2023, at
5:00 p.m.

Any person who desires to comment may do so in person at the Town Clerk’s office or submit written
comments using one of the following methods: (1) by e-mail to [email protected]; or (2) by postal mail to:
Jonathan Ruda
Town Administrator
Town of Dudley
71 West Main Street
Dudley, MA 01571

Comments must be clearly marked Town of Dudley’s Aggregation Plan and must be received (not
postmarked) by the end of the comment period.

Questions are to be directed to Jonathan Ruda, Town Administrator at (508) 949-8000.

To read the Town of Dudley’s Aggregation Plan and supporting documents, go to:
https://www.dudleyma.gov/home/news/municipal-aggregation-plan-colonial-power-group

A hardcopy of the Plan is also available at the Town Clerk’s office.