Massachusetts Electric
Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy Orders Ticker
Petition of Western Massachusetts Electric Company for approval by the Department of Telecommunications and Energy, pursuant to G.L. c. 164, 94 and 220 C.M.R. 5.00 et seq., of settled rates pursuant to an agreement among the Western Massachusetts Electric Company, the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. ... [Read More]
Shrewsbury Electric - Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
The Town has operated a municipal light department since 1908. Power is purchased primarily from Massachusetts Wholesale Electric Company and four other utilities. Shrewsbury Electric is subject to regulation by the Massachusetts ... 6. Work cooperatively with the Town in all matters including help to ensure that an index of cost for all Town services including water, sewer, taxes, electric, CATV, and Internet is lower than surrounding communities. ... [Read More]
:: DOER Renewable Energy Programs ::
Some of their more common uses are in calculators, watches, on highway warning signs and satellites. PV is also increasingly used to provide electricity for buildings. When the sun isn't shining, PV systems cannot make electricity, but this can be overcome by storing power in batteries during sunny periods or by purchasing backup power from the local electric system. ... On the plus side, because fuel cells are quiet and relatively small, they can be installed close to where electricity is needed. This concept of generating electricity where it is needed, called distributed generation, could improve the overall efficiency of our electric system. ... [Read More]
Town Highlights - Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
The June 23, 2005 Worcester Telegram front page article, “Electric Rate War Launched,” highlights recent marketing attempts by competitive electric suppliers to sell electric energy to Mass Electric customers. The substance of the article does not apply to SELCO’s electric customers. However, it may raise questions about the competitiveness of our electric rates. ... A. No. The 1998 state law allows customers of investor owned utilities, such as Mass Electric, to have the option to purchase the electric energy component of their electric service from competitive suppliers. This section of the law does not apply to municipally owned utilities such as SELCO. ... [Read More]
:: DOER - Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources ::
DOER's Electric Discount Rate Outreach and Eligibility Report : Findings and Recommendations , on the electric distribution companies' outreach efforts for the first three years of electric industry deregulation. ... DOER presents The Remaining Electric Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Massachusetts , a study conducted by RLW Analytics, Inc and Shel Feldman Management Consultants. The report evaluates the remaining opportunities for electric energy efficiency in Massachusetts and the role of energy efficiency ratepayer funds in maximizing these opportunities. ... [Read More]
:: Electric Vehicle Factsheet ::
The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project was the nation's largest program that tests and evaluates the everyday use of electrically powered motor vehicles for commuting. For $249/month, drivers leased state-owned electric vehicles to commute from their homes to MBTA mass transit stations, Massachusetts Highway Department park and ride lots, or other approved destinations. The lease included insurance and a cellular phone for emergencies. ... DOER purchased an additional 10 EVs in 1997. These new cars allowed participants to carpool* from home directly to work in cars that used state-of-the-art, longer range batteries. By acting on the lessons learned, DOER hopes that the Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program will continue to steer electric vehicles into near-term acceptance. ... [Read More]
Electric Division
Competitive Generation Service will be provided by competitive suppliers and electricity brokers that have been licensed by the Department. A Competitive Supplier is an entity that is licensed by the Department to sell electricity and related services to customers ( DTE Supplier/Broker License Application ). An Electricity Broker is an entity that is licensed to facilitate or otherwise arrange for the purchase and sale of electricity and related services to customers, but is not licensed to sell electricity to customers. An applicant for a competitive supplier or electricity broker license must demonstrate, among other things, the financial and technical capability to provide the applicable services. Prices for Competitive Generation Service will be set by the competitive electricity marketplace; these prices will not be regulated by the Department. ... [Read More]
Consumer Division
On March 1, 2005, Standard Offer Service will no longer exist. A state law called the Electric Restructuring Act created Standard Offer Service. This law was passed to promote competition in the electricity market. In order to protect consumers, the law created a seven-year period to transition from electricity sold under a monopoly system to electricity sold in a competitive market. Standard Offer Service provided a discounted rate for electricity to those who were customers of their electric company as of March 1, 1998. On February 28, 2005, the seven-year transition period ends. On March 1, all Standard Offer Service customers will automatically be transferred to Basic Service and will pay market rates for electricity. ... [Read More]
Consumer Division
As of March 1, 2005, your electric company will buy your electricity supply on the open market at a market-based rate. The change in your bill will vary depending on which electric company you have, which pricing zone your company is located in, and the actual amount of electricity you use each month. You should contact your electric company directly (see below) to obtain an estimate of the change in your bill, or you may here for a table showing the estimated average impact of the increase on the total electric bill for the various classes of business customers of each of the state’s largest electric companies. ... [Read More]
:: DOER - Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources ::
DOER's Electric Discount Rate Outreach and Eligibility Report : Findings and Recommendations , on the electric distribution companies' outreach efforts for the first three years of electric industry deregulation. ... DOER presents The Remaining Electric Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Massachusetts , a study conducted by RLW Analytics, Inc and Shel Feldman Management Consultants. The report evaluates the remaining opportunities for electric energy efficiency in Massachusetts and the role of energy efficiency ratepayer funds in maximizing these opportunities. ... [Read More]
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