Passage of authorizing resolution
The municipal aggregation statute requires that the City obtain approval from the local governing authorities before initiating the development of the Plan. The City satisfied the local approval requirement when the City Meeting voted to initiate the process of municipal aggregation May 28, 2024.
Signed agreement with Town’s aggregation consultant
Woburn selected Good Energy, L.P. as its aggregation consultant to assist in developing this Plan, managing the supply procurement, developing and implementing the public education plan, interacting with the Local Distribution Company, Eversource and monitoring the supply contract.
Consultation with Department of Energy Resources & Other Parties:
The aggregation statute requires the City to consult with the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in developing the Plan, prior to its public review. This consultation shall include reviewing and discussing the DOER Recommended Best Practices for Advancing Clean Energy in Municipal Aggregation Plans (“DOER Best Practices”). The City of Woburn met with the DOER on August 19, 2024.
Creation of a Draft Plan & Public Review
Woburn prepared a Draft Plan and made it available for citizen review September 16, 2024 to October 16, 2024.
Copies of the Plan are available on the Program website here.Community Meeting on Draft Plan
Woburn held a Community Meeting on September 26, 2024 to receive comments from citizens on the Plan.
Submission of Final Plan to Department of Public Utilities:
Woburn, docket number 24-163, submitted their aggregation plan to the DPU on October 24, 2024. The Department will ensure that the Program satisfies all of the statutory requirements, including that the Plan provides universal access, a reliable power supply and equitable treatment for all customer classes. The DPU scheduled a public hearing for the City of Woburn on December 18, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Further details can be found in the NOTICE OF FILING, PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.
DPU Public Hearing
The DPU held a public hearing for the City of Woburn on December 18, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. You can read the notice and access the zoom link here.
Approval
The DPU approved Woburn’s Plan on February 7, 2025. With this approval, the City is able to procure electricity supply and launch its program.
Launch & Public Meetings
The City of Woburn held two community meetings on Woburn’s new Community Electricity Program.
- June 25th 10 AM: In-Person at Woburn Senior Center at 144 School St
- June 25th 6 PM: In-Person at City Council Chambers at Woburn City Hall at 10 Common Street or virtually via Woburn Public Media