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RMLD Customer Bills to Increase an Average 9% Across All Rate Classes Beginning March 2023

RMLD electric bills dramatically below local investor-owned utilities

Despite the bill increases, customer bills are approximately 75-90% lower than Investor-Owned Utilities

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FirstLight Power and RMLD Enter Power Purchase Agreement for all the Output of the Falls Village Hydro Facility

As part of the agreement, Reading Municipal Light Department will purchase clean energy and the associated renewable energy certificates produced by one of FirstLight’s hydroelectric facilities in Connecticut

RMLD will purchase clean energy produced by one of FirstLight’s hydroelectric facilities in Connecticut

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RMLD to Conduct Customer Satisfaction Survey Beginning January 16, 2023

Help us better serve you!

RMLD has hired GreatBlue Research to conduct a customer satisfaction survey

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RMLD Hosts Home Energy Assessment Webinar on January 18

Recording Available

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) and its contractor, Energy New England partnered to present a webinar to educate the public... more ››

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2023 RMLD Historical Calendars are Available

RMLD is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 version of its popular historical calendar.  

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Reading Municipal Light Department and Reading Fire Department Warn Residents About Winter Electrical Fire Hazards

Holiday decorations and space heaters are common causes of home fires
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RMLD Names Gregory Phipps as New General Manager

Phipps Previously Served as RMLD Interim General Manager and Director of Integrated Resources

During a Board of Commissioners meeting on November 3, 2022, the RMLD Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Gregory Phipps to be the... more ››

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RMLD Adds Finance Industry Leader to Senior Management Team

RMLD welcomes Benjamin Bloomenthal as Director of Finance and Accounting. 

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RMLD Board to Interview Finalists for New General Manager During Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 2

RMLD General Manager Search Committee Names Three Finalists; New General Manager Will Be Announced on Thursday, November 3

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) General Manager Search Committee recommended three finalists to the RMLD Board of... more ››

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RMLD Invites Customers to Attend a Fun for All Ages Open House to Celebrate National Public Power Week

Celebrated community event will take place on Thursday, October 6, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Reading, MA – In recognition of National Public Power Week (October 3-9), Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD)... more ››

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RMLD Electric Car Show - Video

RMLD held an Electric Car Show on Sunday, August 14th at the Wilmington Farmers Market that featured a variety of plug-in electric vehicle... more ››

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Spotlight: RMLD Summer Interns

Beginning in June, RMLD welcomed summer interns: Patrick Hurley, Gavin Emenaker, and Caleb Schmidt. The three proved to be valuable members... more ››

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Air Source Heat Pump Live Q&A and Information Session - Recording Link Available

Maximize Incentives and Rebates for Air Source Heat Pumps

The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) and its contractor, Abode Energy Management (Abode), partnered to present an air source heat... more ››

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RMLD to Hold Electric Car Show on August 14th at Wilmington Farmers Market

Wilmington, MA – The Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites drivers, owners, and customers to attend the annual... more ››

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Typical Higher Summer Bills Are Upon Us Due to Increased Usage and Heightened Power Supply Costs

As temperatures rise, RMLD is alerting customers to an increase in their electric bills.

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RMLD Completes Installation of Five New Public EV Charging Stations

Three new public chargers are in Reading, two in Wilmington

Three new public EV chargers are in Reading, two are in Wilmington.

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High School Art Contest Winners Honored

The winners of the 5th annual contest were honored at a virtual awards ceremony. 

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RMLD Recognized for Excellent Reliability for 6th Consecutive Year

RMLD significantly exceeded the average for all US electric utilities for reliable electric service. 

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Renewable Choice Launches for Commercial Customers

Commercial and industrial customers can now add more renewable energy to their electricity supply.

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