As holiday lights get hauled back to the attic and electricity bills are expected to plateau, the city aims to keep energy consumers informed about the source and pricing of electricity in a newly revised community electricity aggregation plan.

In July 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, which is responsible for overseeing any changes made to municipalities’ aggregate electric programs, issued new guidelines that expanded local authority for cities like Fall River to make decisions regarding the operation of its electricity aggregation program, which has been active since 2016. And with that, it's shining a spotlight on public transparency around energy costs.

Aggregate electric programs supply power to more than half of all households statewide. From now until Jan. 13, Fall River residents are encouraged to review the revised plan dated Dec. 4, linked on the city’s official website, and offer comments.

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