Lunenburg, Massachusetts Town SealLUNENBURG COMMUNITY CHOICE POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM

Important Update: Rate Increase Notification due to Change in Law

**NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS THAT PREVIOUSLY OPTED OUT OF THE PROGRAM**

Consistent with the terms of the electric service agreement and in context with the extraordinarily high energy costs in the current market, customers that previously opted out of the Town of Lunenburg’s Community Choice Power Supply Program and now have interest to join will not be added at the Program rate but instead may enroll at the Program’s Market Rate. The Program Market Rate is set based on prevailing market conditions and is currently $0.16000/kWh. The Program Market Rate is currently lower than Unitil’s Basic Service rate of $0.21429/kWh (thru July 2023). Unitil’s rate will change in August 2023. You may wish to check back in July 2023 to compare the Program Market Rate to Unitil’s new rate to determine if remaining in the Program is beneficial at that time.

The Lunenburg Community Choice Power Supply Program is a municipal aggregation program. According to Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 164, § 134), municipal aggregation enables local government to combine the purchasing power of its residents and businesses so that it can provide them with an alternative electricity supply. Once in place, the local government can monitor and set its own energy related goals for the program such as savings, stability or green options. Consumers are no longer “stuck” with the cost and fluctuation of the utility’s Basic Service rates because the program offers them another option.

This Program only affects the supply portion of your monthly bill. It will not affect the delivery portion. Unitil will continue to deliver your electricity but Lunenburg, using a competitive bid process, has chosen the supplier for the Program.

The Town of Lunenburg is pleased to announce that First Point Power, based in Warwick, RI, has been selected as the supplier for its Program.

PROGRAM RATE
MAY 2023 – NOVEMBER 2024

$0.11868 / kWh

CURRENT PROGRAM MARKET RATE

$0.16000 / kWh

Click here for more rate information
(including prior rates)

 

You will not notice any change in your electricity service.

You will continue to receive one bill from Unitil. You will continue to send your payments to Unitil for processing. Unitil will continue to respond to emergencies, read meters and maintain the distribution and transmission lines. Reliability and quality of service will remain the same. Furthermore, you will continue to have all existing consumer rights and protections.

If you have received a notification letter

You do not need to take any action to participate in the Program. All Basic Service consumers that have received the notification letter and have not opted-out will be enrolled in the Program.

If you have not received a notification letter

Your account was not eligible at the time of the mailing so you will NOT be automatically enrolled. However, you may opt-in at any time by clicking the orange OPT-IN button, filling out and submitting the form, or calling First Point Power at 888-875-1711.

ENROLLMENT CAN TAKE UP TO TWO BILLING CYCLES BEFORE TAKING EFFECT.

Periodically, the Program will send out a notification letter and opt-out card to any consumer that is currently on Unitil’s Basic Service rate.

If you have a budget plan or eligible low-income delivery rate

You will continue to receive those benefits.

If you have solar panels

You will continue to receive your net metering credits.

If you have already chosen a competitive supplier on your own

If you have received a notification letter and have already chosen a competitive supplier on your own, you must opt-out of this Program. This will ensure you continue to get your electricity from that Competitive Supplier. If you wish to leave that Competitive Supplier to be part of the Program, before opting-in, we suggest that you verify with that Competitive Supplier that they will not charge you any penalties for leaving their supply service.

If you have already chosen a green power supply option on your own

If you have received a notification letter and have already chosen a green power supply option, you must opt-out of this Program. This will ensure you continue to get your electricity from that Green Power Supply.

If you are a tax exempt small business consumer

You must send or fax a copy of your Small Business Energy Exemption (“Form SBE”) directly to First Point Power at enroll@firstpointpower.com or fax to 877-206-4855 in order to maintain your tax exempt status.

If you do not wish to participate in this program

You may:
1) Opt-out and continue paying Unitil’s Basic Service rate; or
2) Opt-out and choose your own Competitive Supplier (if one is available to you).

How to OPT-OUT

Within 30 days of receipt of the notification letter, fill out, sign, and return the enclosed card in the postage paid envelope OR click the OPT-OUT button to the right, then fill out and submit the form.

Any time after enrollment

You can still opt-out with NO CHARGE. It may take a couple of billing cycles before you are back on Unitil’s Basic Service.  You may submit an opt-out form by clicking the OPT-OUT button OR call First Point Power at 888-875-1711  and ask to be placed on Unitil’s Basic Service.

Savings not guaranteed

Basic Service rates change twice a year. 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 against Basic Service. However, such savings and future savings cannot be guaranteed.

No fees

There are no enrollment, early termination, or cancellation fees attached to the Program. However, anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. Ratepayers should verify terms before switching.

If you fail to pay your bill in a timely manner

Consistent with the requirements of Massachusetts law, you may be switched back to Unitil’s Basic Service.

QUESTIONS?

Contact First Point Power

888-875-1711

MAIL OPT OUT CARDS TO:

Town of Lunenburg
c/o First Point Power, LLC.
2000 Chapel View Blvd., Ste 450
Cranston, RI 02920
Attn: Enrollment Operations

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