Tewksbury Seeks To Offer Green Plan In Energy Aggregation Program

TEWKSBURY, MA — Tewksbury officials are seeking to add an optional higher rate green energy plan to the town's energy aggregation program, Town Manager Richard Montuori told the Board of Selectmen at their recent meeting.

The town approved its first energy aggregation plan in 2015, allowing the town to procure electricity at the town level, which customers can opt out of. The plan should be updated every five years, Montuori said, so the town has prepared an updated plan to submit to the state Department of Public Utilities.

The additional renewable energy option would be the only change, Montuori said.

In 2019, the aggregated program saved town customers $944,000 relative to the National Grid Basic rate, Montuori said. In the first quarter of 2020, it saved customers $506,000.

The plan is available here and residents can submit write comments through 4:30 p.m., Aug. 21. Comments can be emailed to rmontuori@tewksbury-ma.gov or mailed to Town of Tewksbury, 1009 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, clearly marked as "Town of Tewksbury's Aggregation Plan." Residents can contact Montuori with questions at 978-640-4300.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.