Program Approval Timeline
Timeline for the program development and approval process will follow all steps required by the statute, including local authorization, public review, and approval by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. Follow the program’s progress using the table below.
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Step one: On May 6, 2019, Town Meeting authorized the Select Board to investigate and develop a community electricity program.
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Step two: The Town retained consultant, Good Energy, L.P., to assist in developing and managing the Program.
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Step three: The Town worked with the consultant to develop a draft Aggregation Plan. The draft plan describes program organization, operation, electricity products and management.
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Step four: Submit Aggregation Plan to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for consultation.
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Step five: Submit Aggregation Plan to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) for approval.
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Step seven: Procure bids for electricity supply; Westwood will implement an extensive education and outreach campaign in late January 2023 to make residents and businesses aware of the upcoming program launch and their choice to participate in the Program or leave before it starts (opt out). Participants will also be able to opt out without penalty or fee of any kind any time after the Program has begun.