Electric vehicles (EVs) have been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason: EVs are proven to offer significant environmental benefits and reduced fuel costs.

RMLD recently added a 100% electric Chevy Bolt to its fleet of vehicles to reduce emissions and save on fuel.

With the help of a state grant, RMLD also installed a public EV charging station alongside its main office at 230 Ash Street. The station is available to any EV driver who uses the ChargePoint network/app. The availability of a charging station at RMLD increases the accessibility and ease of EV charging, reduces barriers to EV adoption, and provides revenue to the RMLD. 

Click here to read more.

This spring, RMLD held its second annual public power themed student art contest for area high school students. On May 2nd, RMLD honored participating students at an awards ceremony.

Five winners were selected based on the creativity of the artwork and the message that was portrayed:

Each winner received a $75 Staples gift card. All other participating students were given an honorable mention to thank them for submitting their original artwork.

Click here to read more and see the student's artwork.

Each summer, RMLD launches its Shred the Peak campaign to educate customers about the impact of peak demand on wholesale electricity costs and in turn, customer's electric bills.

Peak demand is the one hour during the year when the most electricity is used in our region. Peak demand typically occurs on a hot weekday afternoon from June to August between the hours of 2pm and 7pm. By conserving during predicted peaks, you can help RMLD reduce costs and keep your electric bill low!

Click here to learn more, and be on the lookout for additional information in the coming weeks as we get ready to Shred the Peak!

RMLD will be at the following community events to provide information on available programs and answer questions. Stop by and see us!

North Reading Town Day - June 3, 2018, 11am - 3pm

Ipswich River Park, North Reading

Reading Friends and Family Day - June 16, 2018, 10:30am - 3pm

Birch Meadow Fields Area, Arthur B. Lord Drive, Reading

Wilmington Farmers Market - July 15, 2018, 10am - 1pm

Swain Green, Wilmington Town Common

Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day

Wednesday, July 4th - Independence Day

From May 21, 2018 through August 30, 2018, RMLD's business hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm

RMLD is available 24/7/365 to respond to emergencies and outages.