Dudley residents and businesses that enrolled in the town’s Community Choice Power Program (CCPP) saved nearly $150,000 on electricity during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report from Colonial Power Group.

The quarterly report shows participants saved a combined $149,101 between January and March compared to National Grid’s Basic Service rates.

Monthly savings were:

• January: $63,937

• February: $45,934

• March: $39,230

The aggregation program currently provides competitive electricity supply to approximately 2,800 consumers throughout Dudley.

“Nearly $150,000 in savings in just three months demonstrates the value of our Community Choice Power Program,” Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda said, adding, “By leveraging the town’s collective buying power, we’re helping residents and businesses better manage their electricity costs while providing stable, competitive rates.”

The CCPP was developed to give residents and businesses an alternative to National Grid’s Basic Service by securing competitive electricity supply rates through a municipal aggregation. The program was established in partnership with Colonial Power Group and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.

The current 18-month supply contract with First Point Power, which began in April 2025, offers three electricity supply options with varying levels of renewable energy benefits. The standard program rate remains 12.826 cents per kilowatt-hour through September 2026. 

While National Grid’s Basic Service rates change periodically, the goal of the municipal aggregation program is to provide competitive pricing and long-term savings over the life of the contract. Although savings cannot be guaranteed every billing period, the program has continued to deliver substantial savings for participating consumers.

Residents may learn more about the Dudley Community Choice Power Program, including enrollment information, at www.colonialpowergroup.com/dudley. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions and more, visit the town’s website at dudleyma.gov

– Submitted by Debbie LaPlaca, Town of Dudley