Brookline Green Electricity Renewed, Fixed Prices For Next 2 Years

BROOKLINE, MA N— Brookline’s electricity supply program, Brookline Green Electricity (BGE), will begin a new supply contract in December, which will provide fixed prices for the next two years.

Under the new contract, the default offering will provide 90 percent renewable energy in 2023 and 100 percent in 2024. Brookline Green will also cost less than Eversource Basic Service winter rates in December, although future savings cannot be guaranteed.

“Since 2017, this Town-sponsored program has provided electricity supply to the majority of Brookline’s residents and small businesses, while also providing an effective tool to combat climate change,” Select Board Chair Heather Hamilton said in a statement. “We’re thrilled that the Program will continue providing value, particularly in this time of energy volatility.”

BGE has had a substantial impact supporting the growth of renewable energy in New England, and that impact will increase even further in this new contract, the town said. By the end of this upcoming contract, BGE Program expects to purchase over 60,000 MWh of voluntary MA Class I renewable energy each year, equivalent to the annual production of 13 land-based wind turbines.

Additionally, since the program launch, Brookline Green Electricity has yielded more than $6.3 million in cumulative savings to participants.

No action is necessary for most BGE participants to receive the new contract pricing. The “Brookline Green 65” option will no longer be offered, so those customers must choose a new option. All other BGE participants will be transitioned automatically to the new price for the program in which they are currently enrolled.

You can confirm whether you are enrolled in BGE by looking at the Supply Services Section of a recent Eversource electric bill. If it says “Direct Energy Town of Brookline,” then that account is enrolled. If it says something else such as Basic Service Fixed or names a different supplier, then that account is not enrolled.

BGE Participants may change to another option in the program at any time or opt out of the program without penalty. To select a different BGE option or to opt out of the program, use the online form at BrooklineGreen.com or call the new supplier, NextEra, at 877-960-5514.

For questions about Brookline Green Electricity, contact the town’s support line at 800-931-6221.