The City of Gloucester is pleased to announce the launch of the
Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation program for residents and businesses beginning in December 2018 and going through December 2021. The primary goals of the program are to provide a cost-effective, stable and responsible alternative to utility electricity rates for participating consumers. The program will also offer participants exciting renewable energy options from which to choose. The program was approved by the City Council and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.
Rate Class
“Gloucester Local Green”
Five (5) Percent More Local Renewable Energy Than Required
“Gloucester Premium Local Green”
One Hundred (100) Percent Local Renewable Energy
“Gloucester Basic”
No Additional Local Renewable Energy
Current
National Grid Basic Service
DEFAULT PROGRAM
NO ACTION REQUIRED
OPTIONAL PRODUCT
OPTIONAL PRODUCT
Residential
$0.11085/kWh
$0.1308/kWh
$0.1098/kWh
$0.13718/kWh
Small Commercial
$0.11085/kWh
$0.1308/kWh
$0.1098/kWh
$0.13166/kWh
Industrial
$0.11085/kWh
$0.1308/kWh
$0.1098/kWh
$0.13921/kWh NEMA*
Duration
December 2018 – December 2021
(Rates apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read n your service area.
November 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
(Residential
and Small Commercial rates change every six months. *Industrial rates change every three months.)
Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation Timeline 2018 – 2019
October 6
October 15
November 1
November 14
December 5
January
April 30
Postcards Introducing Program Begin Arriving in Mailboxes
Opt-Out Letters Arrive
National Grid Winter Rates Begin
Opt-Out Period Ends
Electricity Supply Begins Flow from Direct Energy Services, LLC (Program Supplier)
New Program Rate Reflected on First National Grid Bill for Previous Month’s Service
National Grid Winter Rates End
You will receive the notification letter (shown below) in the mail. This letter is the ONLY authorized mailing from the City of Gloucester regarding the Gloucester CEA program. To enroll in the program, no action is required. Any mail you may receive requesting you to mail in an enrollment form is NOT affiliated with the Gloucester CEA program. Please return the enclosed card in order to opt out of the Gloucester CEA program.
Opt-Out Letter Envelope
Opt-Out Letter
Opt-Out Card
