Mission: In the context of the Climate Emergency, the Green Acton Energy Committee researches, educates, and collaborates on, and advocates for, the rapid and equitable transition to a renewably powered future at the local level (and at the regional, state, and national levels, when useful). The committee may focus on such issues as energy generation,… Continue reading →
Sign Up to Table for Acton Power Choice Green
Here’s who has signed up so far. Below that is where you can sign up.
Green Acton position on Article 28
Green Acton agreed, at its March 2018 meeting, to support Article 28 on the Spring Town Meeting Warrant.
2018 Acton Gas Leaks Forum
On March 22, 2018, Green Acton co-sponsored the Acton Gas Leaks Forum which brought together 55 citizens, students, legislators, scientists, and activists to understand the state of gas leaks in Acton and in Massachusetts. Mothers Out Front Acton used this opportunity to educate citizens, explain how their mission intersected with Green Acton’s Acton Power Choice… Continue reading →
Promoting Acton Power Choice
In the summer of 2017, Acton Power Choice (APC) ‒ an electricity aggregation program delivering cleaner energy to citizens ‒ launched with the help of Green Acton’s engagement with developing and advocating for APC.
Why Is Dynegy on my Eversource electricity bill?
Dynegy, an electricity supply company, is the vetted supplier for the first two years of Acton Power Choice (APC) — the new municipal electricity bulk purchasing program that started in Fall 2017.
Spreadsheet of gas leaks in Acton
This spreadsheet is tracking what we know about gas leaks in Acton. It includes the data from National Grid, and data from the MAPC/HEET study.
Here’s the official Acton Power Choice letter of August 2017
Did you get a letter that looks like this in the mail? If you didn’t, either you are not an Acton Eversource customer, or you chose an electricity supplier some time ago that isn’t Eversource. If you don’t remember getting this letter, but you want to participate in Acton Power Choice, get a recent electric… Continue reading →
Sign up for 100% renewable power
The Town and Green Acton are preparing various explanatory materials, but if you have been following along and are ready to get 100% renewable power for less than 2 cents more per kWh, you can grab your electric bill, call 1-866-220-5696 and ask to be signed up for Acton Power Choice Green. You can read all about… Continue reading →
Acton’s electrical aggregation program, Acton Power Choice, approved by DPU
After a long delay, the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Utilities approved Acton’s Community Choice (electricity) Aggregation plan, Acton Power Choice! The old description still applies: http://www.acton-ma.gov/powerchoice (except for the launch date). As a summary, the Acton Power Choice program will bring to most electricity customers in Acton a new set of choices for their electricity… Continue reading →