Passage of authorizing resolution
The municipal aggregation statute requires that the Town obtain approval from the local governing authorities before initiating the development of the Plan. The Town satisfied the local approval requirement when the Town Meeting voted to initiate the process of municipal aggregation November 7, 2023.
Signed agreement with Town’s aggregation consultant
Longmeadow selected Good Energy, L.P. as its aggregation consultant to assist in developing this Plan, managing the supply procurement, developing and implementing the public education plan, interacting with the Local Distribution Company, Eversource and monitoring the supply contract.
Consultation with Department of Energy Resources & Other Parties:
The aggregation statute requires the Town to consult with the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in developing the Plan, prior to its public review. This consultation shall include reviewing and discussing the DOER Recommended Best Practices for Advancing Clean Energy in Municipal Aggregation Plans (“DOER Best Practices”). The Town of Longmeadow had their DOER Consultation on August 20, 2024.
Creation of a Draft Plan & Public Review
Longmeadow prepared a Draft Plan and made it available for citizen review September 3, 2024 to October 7, 2024.
Copies of the Plan are available on the Program website here.Public hearing on Draft Plan
Longmeadow will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2024 to receive comments from citizens on the Plan.
Submission of Final Plan to Department of Public Utilities:
Longmeadow, docket number 24-161, submitted their aggregation plan to the DPU on November 12, 2024. The Department ensured that the Program satisfies all of the statutory requirements, including that the Plan provides universal access, a reliable power supply and equitable treatment for all customer classes. The DPU scheduled a public hearing for the Town of Longmeadow on January 15, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Further details can be found in the NOTICE OF FILING, PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.
DPU Public Hearing
The DPU held a public hearing for the Town of Longmeadow on January 15, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. You can read the notice and access the zoom link here.
Approval
The DPU approved Longmeadow’s Aggregation Plan on March 3, 2025. With this approval, the Town is able to procure electricity supply and launch its program.
Launch & Public Meeting
The Town of Longmeadow held a public informational meeting on Longmeadow’s new Community Electricity Program on July 8th. You can access a recording of the meeting here.