Complete: Passage of Authorizing Resolution
The municipal aggregation statute requires that the Town obtain approval from local governing authorities before initiating the development of the Plan. The Town satisfied the local approval requirement when the Town meeting voted to initiate the process for municipal aggregation May 10, 2025.
Signed Agreement with Town Aggregation Consultant
The Town selected Good Energy, L.P. as its aggregation consultant to assist in developing this Plan, managing the supply procurement, developing and implementing the public education plan, interacting with the Local Distribution Company, National Grid, and monitoring the supply contract.
Consultation with Department of Energy Resources & Other Parties
The aggregation statute requires the Town to consult with the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in developing the Plan, prior to its public review. This consultation shall include reviewing and discussing the DOER Recommended Best Practices for Advancing Clean Energy in Municipal Aggregation Plans (“DOER Best Practices”). The Town of Rutland had their DOER Consultation on August 12, 2025.
Creation of Draft Plan & Public Review
The Town prepared a Draft Plan for constituent review. The public review period was from August 27, 2025-September 27, 2025.
Public Hearing on Draft Plan
The Town held a public hearing on September 29, 2025 to receive comments from constituents on the Plan.
Submission of Final Plan to Department of Public Utilities
Rutland, docket number 25-155, submitted their aggregation plan to the DPU on October 20, 2025. The Department will ensure that the Program satisfies all of the statutory requirements, including that the Plan provides universal access, a reliable power supply and equitable treatment for all customer classes. The DPU scheduled a public hearing for the Town of Rutland on Dec 17, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Further details can be found in the NOTICE OF FILING, PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.
Approval & Launch of Program
The DPU approved Rutland’s aggregation plan on Feburary 5, 2026. With this approval, the Town will be able to procure electricity supply and launch its program.
Before launch, the Town will implement an extensive education and outreach campaign to make residents and businesses aware of the upcoming program launch and their choice to participate in the program or leave before it starts (opting out). Participants can also opt out any time after the program has begun without penalty or fees of any kind.