Municipal Aggregation

Municipal Aggregation is a program the Town of Franklin is working on to lower individual residential and small business electricity bills. On behalf of the 12,000-plus households and small businesses in town, the town is using its authority granted by state law to bulk purchase an electricity rate to help lower electricity costs for taxpayers by using the purchasing capacity allows the town to leverage a potentially lower electricity rate than an individual user.  

The Franklin Community Choice Power Supply Program has successfully saved electricity ratepayers an estimated 11.5 million dollars throughout the previous three-year contract.

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce that Dynegy Energy Services (“Dynegy”) has been selected as the supplier for its Community Choice Power Supply Program from November 2023 - November 2025. Dynegy will provide electric power supply at a rate of 15 cents per KwH.  Consumers who were already actively enrolled in the town's Community Choice Power Supply Program at the time of renewal were automatically enrolled with the new contract rates which expire in November 2025.  Consumers who were not already enrolled in the program at the time of renewal were not automatically enrolled, but are able to opt into the program at any time.  Please see the FAQs below for more information.

Basic Service rates change twice a year or more, depending on rate class. As a result, the aggregation rate may not always be lower than the Basic Service rate. The goal of the aggregation is to deliver savings over the life of the Program against National Grid Basic Service. However, such savings and future savings cannot be guaranteed.

CLICK HERE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE RE: FRANKLIN'S COMMUNITY CHOICE POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM - NEW RATE NOV 2023

CLICK HERE FOR POSTCARD NOTIFICATION - (sent in September of 2023 to all consumers who were already enrolled in the Community Choice Power Supply Program with Dynegy at the time of contract renewal)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the rate?

The rate beginning November 2023 is 15 cents per KwH and is guaranteed through November 2025. 

How do I know if I'm enrolled with Dynegy?

You can check if you’re enrolled by taking a peek at your energy bill; the name of your Supplier is listed under "Supply Services".  Or, by calling Dynegy at (866) 220-5696.

How do I enroll?

IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM you may OPT-IN at colonialpowergroup.com/franklin OR call Dynegy at (866) 220-5696 and ask to be enrolled. You should have your National Grid bill handy in order to provide some required information.  The Town of Franklin cannot process OPT-OUT or OPT-IN.  

Please note: 

  • If you are currently contracted with another 3rd Party Competitive Supplier, you are advised to ask them about possible early termination fees or penalties for leaving their supply, prior to enrolling with Dynegy. 
  • It may take up to two billing cycles for the new rate to be reflected in your bill.
I was previously enrolled with Dynegy Energy; I did not opt out but have been dropped from the program.  Why did this happen and how do I re-enroll?

IF YOU CHANGE ANY PIECE OF INFORMATION ON YOUR NATIONAL GRID ACCOUNT (including the name the account is under), National Grid will close your existing account and open a new one.  With your new account you will not be automatically enrolled with Dynegy, and will instead default to National Grid's Basic Service. 

National Grid will not notify you of this so please be aware that you must opt back in to the Municipal Aggregation Program by following the instructions provided in response to the "How do I enroll?" FAQ above.

Is there a fee associated with OPT-IN or OPT-OUT?

There are no fees to opt in or opt out. You are able to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT from the Community Choice Power Supply Program at any time and as often as you choose. However, anyone switching from a contract with another third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier.

How do I OPT-OUT?

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND NO LONGER WISH TO PARTICIPATE you must OPT-OUT by visiting colonialpowergroup.com/franklinclick the OPT-OUT button and follow the instructions specified OR call Dynegy at (866) 220-5696. The Town of Franklin cannot process OPT-OUT or OPT-IN. 

If you are not currently enrolled, you do not need to take any action.

How is Municipal Aggregation impacted by my use of solar energy?
If you have Solar Panels on your residence or business or have joined a community solar project the Net metering and on-bill credits will work the same way with this program. You will continue to receive your net metering or on-bill credits while benefiting from the aggregation rate on your electricity. The Local Utility will continue to post your net metering or on-bill credits to your electric bill at your Local Utility’s Basic Service rate.
 
SOLAR PANEL AND COMMUNITY SOLAR CONSUMERS will continue to receive net metering or on-bill credits while receiving electricity supply under the Program and the value of these credits will not be altered by participating in the Program.
 
For more detailed information or any questions please contact Dynegy Energy Services at(866) 220-5696 or visit https://colonialpowergroup.com/franklin/ 
 

Nexamp Solar Farm

Aside from the Community Choice Power Supply Program the Town of Franklin has worked with Nexamp to ensure that a portion of their farm on Spring Street be reserved for Franklin residents.  Subscribers will receive credits on their National Grid electric bill for the energy produced by their solar farm at a special discount rate of 15%.

Openings were on a first-come, first-served basis, and the Franklin farm is now filled! However, Residents of Franklin can still enroll  in one of their other National Grid projects at the standard 12.5% discount rate for Massachusetts.

The NEXamp savings for the Solar Farm on Spring Street program works concurrently with the Community Choice Power Supply Program and you could see financial benefits from both combined. 

Nexamp Solar Farm letter to Residents

For more information on Nexamp locally shared community solar farm please visit solar.nexamp.com/Franklin or call (800)945-5124

ARCHIVED RESOURCES
 
Municipal Aggregation Program Information Session Recordings:
October 5, 2020