2022 Press Releases

2022 Press Releases

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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

11/28/22

RMLD Names Gregory Phipps as New General Manager

RMLD Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Gregory Phipps to be the next RMLD general manager

11/07/22

RMLD Adds Finance Industry Leader to Senior Management Team

The Reading Municipal Light Department has hired Benjamin Bloomenthal as Director of Finance and Accounting

10/31/22

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

10/21/22

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

 In recognition of National Public Power Week (October 3-9), Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) invites customers to attend an Open House on Thursday, October 6th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at RMLD’s Garage located at 218 Ash Street, Reading.

9/6/2022

RMLD Invites Customers to Attend an Air Source Heat Pump Live Q&A and Information Session on August 17, 2022, 7:00 pm

Titled, Maximize Incentives and Rebates for Air Source Heat Pumps, the live information session will address how ASHPs work and their advantages; cost comparisons; options for cold climate systems, available configurations, and keeping your existing system; RMLD's per ton rebate and the rebate process; and additional informational resources.

8/9/2022

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

Event to feature a variety of plug-in electric vehicle models will be on display from area auto dealerships and local EV owners

7/20/2022

RMLD Completes Installation of Five New Public EV Charging Stations

Located in Reading and Wilmington, Level 2 Charging Stations Expand Public Charging Infrastructure

6/29/2022

High School Art Contest Awards

RMLD Honors Local High School Students Following Art Contest

5/12/2022

RMLD Recognized for Reliable Electric Service

RMLD Receives 2021 Certificate of Excellence in Reliability for Sixth Consecutive Year

4/13/2022

New 5-Megawatt Battery Storage Project

New 5-Megawatt Battery Storage Project at RMLD Will Further Reduce Peak Loads and Save Costs

04/11/2022

Commercial Renewable Choice

RMLD Adds Commercial and Industrial Customers to Renewable Choice Program - More Renewable Energy

03/31/2022

GM Announces Retirement

RMLD General Manager Coleen O’Brien Announces Retirement, Board Begins Search for Successor

03/25/2022

Elementary Art Contest Awards

RMLD Honors Local Elementary Students Following Art Contest

03/11/2022

High School Art Contest Launch

RMLD Invites Local High School Students to Participate in 5th Annual Art Contest

02/18/2022

Renewable Choice Program Launch

RMLD Launches Renewable Choice Program for Residential Customers to Support More Renewable Energy

01/21/2022

EV Charging Strategies Webinar

RMLD Invites Customers to Attend Electric Vehicle Charging Strategies Webinar on February 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm

01/11/2022