Electric Rates In Sudbury Beat Eversource Under New Aggregation Plan

SUDBURY, MA — Sudbury has inked a new electricity aggregation agreement, which means savings compared to Eversource rates — at least for this winter.

The town's new aggregation plan will be good for two years starting on Dec. 1 and will offer rates of 14.95 cents per-kWh for the basic plan, 15.125 cents per-kWh for the standard plan, and 16.45 cents per-kWh for the "plus" plan, which includes a higher mix of renewable energy sources.

This winter, Eversource will charge 16.078 cents per-kWh for local residents who don't sign up for the aggregation plan.

State law allows individual cities and towns to enter into aggregation agreements with energy suppliers — effectively allowing communities to buy electricity in bulk and sell it to residents. Large utility companies like Eversource and National Grid typically charge more for electricity than local aggregation plans.

It is possible Sudbury's aggregation rate will at some point be more expensive than Eversource, but that's not necessarily guaranteed. Sudbury's rates will stay locked in for two years, while Eversource typically lowers its rates at the end of the winter heating season.

For more details or to sign up for aggregation in Sudbury, visit the Sudbury Community Electricity Aggregation website.