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RMLD Commissions 10MW Energy Storage System in North Reading
Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) commissioned the River Park Energy Storage System with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 13. The 10 MW system will improve RMLD’s grid resiliency and is already providing peak demand reduction. RMLD customers will benefit from lower transmission and capacity costs of delivered energy.
Key state legislators and town officials were in attendance, and RMLD was presented with official citations from both the Massachusetts Senate and Massachusetts House of Representatives to mark this significant resource launch.
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Hello RMLD Customers,
As we kick off the summer, I want to reassure you that RMLD is as committed as ever to continue to provide you with the reliable and low-cost power that you have come to expect.
The line, meter, engineering, and operations teams continue to make progress on our Station 6 project and the smart meter rollout, all while keeping our reliability metrics well above industry standards. The Integrated Resources Division (IRD), customer service, and finance teams are looking ahead to explore cost-saving efficiencies and to roll out energy and community programs across our territory.
I'm excited to lead such a strong team and to serve our communities while the RMLD Board of Commissioners searches for a permanent general manager.
Wishing you all a safe and fun summer!
Michael O'Neill
Interim General Manager
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RMLD Launches First Responder Safety Training
RMLD piloted a First Responder Safety Training with the Reading Fire Department in June. The training spanned four days, covered all four department shifts, and was attended by 39 firefighters. Led by General Line Foreman Matt Bernard and Assistant General Line Foreman Tom McRae, the training covered energized line response, downed line and vehicle incident safety, reporting protocols, and more.

RMLD is committed to keeping our first responders safe as they respond to emergencies involving power equipment and energized lines and looks forward to rolling out this training with additional Fire and Police Departments in RMLD territory over the next year.
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Track Your Energy Usage with the RMLD Customer Portal
Customers can now find daily and monthly energy summaries to help track energy usage and save money. The RMLD Customer Portal’s Energy Usage Summary gives customers a clearer insight into their energy use. This snapshot may help customers identify areas to reduce energy use and can lead to cost savings.
Sign up today. >>
*The portal may also be accessed by the RMLD app available in the App Store and Google Play.
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Resource Alert: Mass Community Climate Bank's Home Energy Saver Loan
The Massachusetts Energy Saver Home Loan Program (ESHLP) helps eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners make clean energy improvements that cut energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions. The ESHLP provides eligible homeowners with the following benefits:
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Low interest rate, second mortgage loans that support a variety of energy-related home improvements.
- Financing at the start. No cash down, no waiting for rebates or incentive payments.
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Free end-to-end support through the home improvement process, loan closing and post-construction.
- Identification and coordination of all available incentives, rebates and other credits.
Get more info and eligibility requirements >>
| | | | RMLD IN THE COMMUNITY: SPRING 2025 | | May 9-10: RMLD Hosted the Annual Bike Swap! More than 150 Bikes donated. 125 were adopted, and remaining bikes were donated to Bikes Not Bombs and Play It Again Sports. The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for this local favorite event. | | June 5-6: Energy Program Specialists Ryan Winn and Kyle Pilkington represented RMLD at the MEAM-CES Annual Conference, gaining knowledge on strategic communication and time-of-use (TOU) rates, and touring the FirstLight Northfield Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Station, which supplies a portion of RMLD's power. | | June 14: RMLD participates in Reading Friends & Family Day and the North Reading Riverfest. IRD, billing and customer service team members braved the rain to share information about rebates and demand reduction programs, as well as distribute our popular yellow lineworker hats. | | |
Weatherization 101: Why it Matters.
Weatherization is the process of protecting a home or structure from outside elements. It can include sealing leaks, improving insulation, and upgrading materials to protect against water, wind, sun, and insect damage. Proper weatherization can improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower utility bills.
Why is weatherization good for me and my home? A better sealed and more insulated home can save you money by lowering your energy use. A properly weatherized home requires less energy to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, leading to reduced energy use and increased comfort.
When should I consider weatherization? It’s crucial to take steps to weatherize before installing any new clean energy system. Air sealing and insulating your home, including sealing and insulating ductwork, ensures that there are as few gaps as possible for indoor air to escape and outdoor air to enter. Including weatherization as part of any energy upgrade will help maximize your energy efficiency.
Source: Mass CEC
| DID YOU KNOW? RMLD offers rebates on weatherization as part of our heat pump incentive program. Visit rmld.com/heat-pump to learn more>> |  
| RMLD has updated its logo to be clean and bold. The evolved icon and wordmark make a modern impression, while still paying homage to the deep RMLD history and the original lightbulb icon. | | |
Summer is Prime ‘Peak’ Time – Sign Up for Peak Alerts today!
Peak demand days affect the cost of power in the greater New England area. The greater the demand, the higher the cost. By reducing our collective energy use on peak days, we can lower the cost of our purchased power. RMLD passes those savings on to customers.
A simple email alert and flip of a switch can lead to savings!
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Take advantage of that summer sun – select RMLD Solar Choice!
Interested in solar but can’t install panels? RMLD’s Solar Choice program lets you participate in clean, local, solar energy—without adding anything to your roof. Solar Choice is a Community Shared Solar program -- Here’s how it works:
> RMLD buys power from Solar Choice projects
> Solar Choice participants share in the costs and the benefits – through either a charge or a credit on their monthly bill.
Get details and enroll here >>
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Congratulations RMLD High School Art Contest Winners!
This year’s challenge was to display the spirit of energy innovation. Winners were selected based on the creativity of the artwork and the message that was portrayed.
GOLD Winners:
- Theadora Panousos, junior at North Reading High School
- Julia Smith, junior at Reading Memorial High School
- Joseph Vieira, senior at Reading Memorial High School
SILVER Winners:
- Evelyn (Stevie) Schomp, junior at North Reading High School
- Cybele Miller, senior at North Reading High School
Honorable Mention for 'Exceptional Creativity’:
- Sofia Tentindo, junior at Wilmington High School
| | We’ve Got the Power: RMLD EV Charging Locations | | Looking to charge your EV in RMLD territory? With 12 public charging sites hosting 27 total chargers and 54 charging ports, RMLD customers have many options. | |
*Note map markers are approximate, and customers should use the addresses above when navigating to a charger. Markers noted are operated by RMLD. There are additional EV charging stations in RMLD territory that are not operated by RMLD but may be accessible to RMLD customers. | | | |
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Please reach out.
rmld.com
Phone: 781-942-6598
In person: 230 Ash St., Reading
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
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