by Madison Schofield | Greenfield Reporter
BUCKLAND — Residents can expect slightly lower energy bills, their Transfer Station stickers to cost the same in 2026, and more enforcement of parking and speeding in town.
The Selectboard voted to contract with a new supplier for its municipal power aggregation program and install new “no parking” and speed radar signs at various locations throughout town during its Tuesday meeting.
Energy rate
The Selectboard signed a 34-month contract with a new supplier, First Point Power, which will go into effect beginning January 2026. The town will be offering the same plan options at slightly lower rates:
- A standard product that meets the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Requirement (MA Req) of 69.1% at a rate of $0.12952 per kilowatt-hour.
- An optional product that meets MA Req, plus uses an additional 31% National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), at a rate of $0.13045 per kilowatt-hour.
- A second optional product that meets MA Req, plus uses an additional 50% Massachusetts Class I RECs at a rate of $0.14752 per kilowatt-hour.
Town Administrator Pam Guyette said the new standard product rate is approximately 2 cents less than the current rate. This will result in an electric bill that is $7 less on average.
She added that residents don’t need to do anything, and the new rate will go into effect automatically. It will be reflected in their bills for February. Residents can learn more about the program, opt out or choose a different plan by visiting colonialpowergroup.com/buckland or call 866-485-5858, ext. 1