Reading Municipal Light Department

SERVING THE TOWNS OF READING, NORTH READING, WILMINGTON, AND LYNNFIELD

Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is committed to providing excellent customer service and competitively priced electricity through due diligence of power supply, risk management, system reliability, safety, and overall business efficiency.

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Energy Saving Rebates and Programs

HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS

In partnership with RMLD, Energy New England (ENE) provides no-cost Home Energy Assessments for RMLD’s residential customers. Our highly trained and experienced Residential Energy Advisors will assess your home’s energy efficiency to identify heating, lighting, weatherization, and rebate opportunities that can save you money on your utility bills.

ENE’s Energy Advisor conducts an in-person or virtual walk-through of your home, inputting information into our energy-efficiency software to create a report for you that analyzes your home’s energy usage, identifies home improvement projects that can lower your energy costs, and links to RMLD’s rebates and incentives. To learn more about home energy assessments with Energy New England click here

To begin scheduling your Home Energy Assessment please complete a brief online intake form

If you have general questions regarding energy efficiency please contact us:

Phone: 888-772-4242 Email: hea@ene.org

NOTE FOR GAS CUSTOMERS: If your gas utility is a Mass Save member (such as National Grid), we recommend using Mass Save for your home energy assessment because it will evaluate items in your home that are specific to your heating type. Visit Mass Save’s website to schedule.

ENERGY STAR® APPLIANCE REBATES

RMLD is pleased to offer its customer rebates on selected energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) has verified that ENERGY STAR appliances are significantly more energy efficient than comparable models.

For program details see the RMLD website. Questions regarding residential rebates, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER REBATE

To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions, RMLD offers a rebate to customers who purchase an electric vehicle (EV) charger that is installed at their residence within RMLD’s service territory.

For program details see the RMLD website. Questions regarding residential rebates, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

CORDLESS ELECTRIC YARD EQUIPMENT REBATES

RMLD offers rebates on a variety of cordless electric yard equipment as a part of its ongoing electrification efforts to promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions.

For program details see the RMLD website. Questions regarding residential rebates, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE PROGRAM

This rebate supports residential customers who may need to upgrade their electrical panel to a higher amperage to accommodate additional load from electrification activities such as installing an EV charger, heat pump, or other electrical equipment. Click to view a list of eligible equipment rebate amounts, and other program guidelines.

For program details see the RMLD website. Questions regarding residential rebates, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP REBATES

Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an efficient technology to heat and cool a home and offer many advantages over traditional systems including reduced operating costs, improved efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions. To promote electrification and reduce net carbon emissions, RMLD offers rebates to customers who install a central or mini-split air source heat pump (ASHP) in their home or business.

ASHPs are an HVAC technology that provide all-in-one heating and cooling and offer many advantages over traditional oil, propane, or electric resistance systems including cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions.

Please visit RMLD’s Air Source Heat Pump Guide for more information and educational resources. Click for program details including a list of eligible equipment, rebate amounts, and details on the application process.

Questions regarding rebates, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION PROGRAM

To reduce net carbon emissions and fulfill compliance obligations, the RMLD offers rebates to qualifying customers who install a grid-connected renewable energy system at their home or business that is less than 20 kilowatts (kW) in size.

RMLD will provide administrative support throughout the progression of the project. For program details please see the RMLD website.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ONLINE STORE

Help the environment, and reduce your electricity bill by buying high efficiency LED lightbulbs and advanced power strips at a discounted rate.

Visit RMLD’s online store.

COMMUNITY SHARED SOLAR

RMLD’s Community Shared Solar program, Solar Choice, allows customers who want to support locally produced 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 the benefits of a large solar array installed within RMLD’s service territory.

There are currently two Solar Choice projects in RMLD’s service area – Solar Choice 1 was powered on in 2017 and Solar Choice 2 was powered on in 2018.

Please visit RMLD’s website for more information. Contact RMLD’s Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

SHRED THE PEAK PROGRAM

What is Shred the Peak?

Peak demand occurs when the highest level of electricity is consumed in a region. Peak electricity is expensive and affects power supply costs, which in turn impacts all customer bills. RMLD’s Shred the Peak campaign is an effort to collectively reduce RMLD’s electricity use during peak demand in order to control costs and keep rates affordable. RMLD issues Shred the Peak alerts to notify customers when a peak is predicted, and asks customers to take simple steps to conserve electricity during the predicted peak window.

Please visit RMLD’s website for more information. Questions about the program, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

TIME-OF-USE RATE

All residential customers are automatically enrolled in RMLD’s standard Residential Schedule A Rate. Under this rate, customers are billed based on their kilowatt-hour usage. The rate is consistent regardless of the time of day the electricity is used.

Residential customers have the option to switch to the Time-of-Use (TOU) rate. Rather than one standard rate for all hours, time-of-use has two rates: one that is higher than the standard rate during on-peak hours when electricity is in high demand, and one that is lower than the standard rate during off-peak hours when electricity is not as in demand. Because a different type of meter is required for the time-of-use rate, the customer charge is slightly higher and customers are asked to stay on the rate for a minimum of one year.

Please visit the RMLD website to find out if TOU is right for you!

COMMERCIAL ENERGY ASSESSMENT

RMLD offers a financial incentive to qualifying commercial, industrial, and municipal customers who conduct an energy audit of their business.

Qualifying customers are eligible for a rebate of up to one-half of the cost of an ASHRAE Level 1 or Level 2 energy audit. If the customer then implements energy efficiency measures recommended by the audit, they are eligible for a rebate of the remainder of the cost of the audit.

Certain conditions apply and pre-approval is required. Please contact RMLD’s Integrated Resources Department at 781-942-6598 for more information.

COMMERCIAL CUSTOM REBATE PROGRAM

The Custom Rebate Program is for non-residential customers who install ENERGY STAR rated or other high-energy efficient custom equipment within their facility that will result in net energy savings and/or demand reduction. The rebate is available for retrofits of existing equipment or new construction. RMLD preapproval is required. Custom Equipment will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Click to view the program guidelines. Questions about the program, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.

SOLAR REBATE PROGRAM

Customers who install qualified grid-connected renewable energy systems on their property may be eligible for a rebate per kilowatt (kW), not to exceed 50% of a project’s cost. RMLD preapproval is required.

Please use the following link to submit a solar rebate application: Solar Rebate Application

Please use the following link for more information about the Solar Rebate Program: Solar Rebate Programs – Energy New England – ENE

Click to view the program guidelines. Questions about the program, contact Customer Service at 781-942-6598 or energyrmld@rmld.com.