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Solar Choice 2 Update - About 100 Spots Remaining
RMLD's Solar Choice Program allows customers who want to support clean energy but aren't able or don't wish to install solar panels on their own home or business the opportunity to share in a large solar system installed within RMLD's service area.
Participating customers pay a monthly fee for costs associated with the program. Starting in the second year, participants are expected to begin receiving credits, with net credits estimated to be as much as $300 over a ten-year period!
RMLD also recently introduced a Solar Choice Business offering for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Click here to learn more.
RMLD's second community solar array is about 85% full with approximately 100 spots remaining. The project was powered at the beginning of February.
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RMLD Awarded $1M Grant for Energy Storage Project
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In December, RMLD was awarded a $1 million grant for the installation of an energy storage unit to support "shredding the peak." The
project consists of installing a 5-megawatt Lithium Ion Battery unit at RMLD's North
Reading
substation. The unit, which will be co-located with the newly installed 2.5-megawatt Distributed Generator,
will be used to reduce usage during peak times when electricity is most expensive.
On December 20, 2017, state and local officials joined RMLD Commission members and staff to commemorate the grant award.
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From Left to Right: Representative Brad Jones, MassCEC CEO Stephen Pike, RMLD Commissioner David Talbot, DOER Commissioner Judith Judson, RMLD Engineer Tom Ollila, RMLD General Manager Coleen O'Brien, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton, Senator Jason Lewis, Town of Wilmington Board of Selectmen Chairman Michael Champoux, RMLD Director of Engineering and Operations Hamid Jaffari, RMLD Commissioner Thomas O'Rourke, RMLD Director of Integrated Resources Jane Parenteau
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RMLD Honors Local Elementary Students Following Annual Art Contest
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RMLD recently honored 33 students from eleven local elementary schools in Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield for their winning entries into RMLD's electricity themed student art contest. A first, second, and third place winner was selected from each participating school based on the creativity of the artwork and the message it conveyed. Each winning student was awarded a Barnes and Noble gift card, and each participating school was awarded a gift certificate for school supplies. The winning entries will be displayed at RMLD's office for the remainder of the school year.
Click here to see additional photos from the awards ceremonies.
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Front Row (from left to right): Ethan Greatorex, Megan Fustolo, Henry William Lanzo, Jonathan DePalma, James Richards, Angelina Georgopoulos, Valerie Wilder, and Isabelle Murphy of Reading
Middle Row (from left to right): Jonathan Peterson, Erin Howes, David Pywell, Jake Ryle, and Ava Ockerbloom of Reading; Ereeny Georges, Alex Schmidt, and Jenna Supino of Lynnfield; and Emily Haas of Reading
Back Row (from left to right): RMLD Commissioner Dave Hennessey, RMLD General Manager Coleen O'Brien, RMLD Commissioner Tom O'Rourke
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Front Row (from left to right): Winning Students Rachel Duval of North Reading, Lillian King of Wilmington, Naomi Barber of North Reading, Ronin Uftring of Wilmington, Tiana Sigel of North Reading, and Joseph Foiadelli of North Reading
Middle Row (from left to right): Winning Students Nicole Botte of Wilmington, Giovanna Queiroz of Wilmington, Harshini Gopinath of North Reading, Evelyn Schomp of North Reading, Conor Burns of Wilmington, Miriana Bornstein of North Reading, and Maxwell Mathews of North Reading
Back Row (from left to right): Winning Student Olivia Saragosa of Wilmington, RMLD Commissioner Tom O'Rourke, RMLD Chair of the Board Commissioners Phil Pacino, and RMLD General Manager Coleen O'Brien
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Smart Thermostats Now Available Through RMLD's Online Store
In November, an assortment of smart thermostats was added to RMLD's online store. As a part of our ENERGY STAR rebate program, RMLD offers residential customers a $50 rebate for these devices. If purchased through the online store, the rebate is applied instantly and there's no need to complete a separate rebate application.
Click here to view available products.
Customers are still welcome to purchase smart thermostats elsewhere and apply for their rebate through RMLD's online Customer Rebate Portal.
The portal may be accessed here.
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RMLD High School Student Art Contest Education Session
Thursday, February 15, 2018:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
RMLD - 230 Ash Street, Reading
RMLD invites local high school students from Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and areas of Lynnfield served by RMLD to showcase their creativity by participating in an electricity themed art contest. Students who wish to participate must attend an education session to learn about the requirements of the contest. Light refreshments will be served.
Click here to learn more.
Reading New Resident Open House
Tuesday, March 20, 2018:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Reading Public Library Meeting Room - 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading
Reading Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 21, 2018:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Parker Middle School - 45 Temple Street, Reading
RMLD will participate in Reading Climate Advisory Committee's annual Earth Day event.
RMLD Save Energy and Money Info Sessions
April - Dates and times to be announced
RMLD will hold info sessions at the local public libraries to share information about RMLD programs that can help customers save energy and money. Energy efficiency tips will also be presented, and attendees will receive a complimentary LED light bulb. Dates will be shared once scheduling is finalized.
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Holiday Closings:
Monday, February 19th - President's Day
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Payment Locations:
RMLD Office
230 Ash Street, Reading
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
For after hours, there is a drop box located in the parking lot
Town of Reading Drop Box
16 Lowell Street, Reading
Located in Town Hall parking lot
Lucci's Drop Box
223 Lowell Street, Wilmington
Located inside store
New England Beverage Drop Box
158 Main Street, North Reading
Located in parking lot
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