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