Rockland Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) is an electricity supply program organized by the town of Rockland to provide residents and businesses with new, Town-vetted options for electricity supply. The delivery of electricity and billing for use is still completed through National Grid, so customers continue to receive one bill from the utility.
Program products
Rockland CEA has a standard product, called Local Green; participants in the program receive Local Green Standard unless they affirmatively choose the 100% renewable energy product called Rockland Premium 100% Local Green.
| Rate Class | Rockland Local Green (standard product) | Rockland Premium 100% Local Green | Rockland Basic | National Grid Basic Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $0.10742/kWh | $0.12832/kWh | $0.10632/kWh | $0.09707/kWh |
| Commercial | $0.10742/kWh | $0.12832/kWh | $0.10632/kWh | $0.08440/kWh |
| Industrial | $0.10742/kWh | $0.12832/kWh | $0.10632/kWh | $0.08819/kWh *SEMA |
| Duration | July 2019 – December 2021 Rates apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read in your service area. | July 2019 – December 2021 Rates apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read in your service area. | July 2019 – December 2021 Rates apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read in your service area. | May – October 2021 Residential & Small Commercial rates change every six months. *Industrial rates change every three months. |
| Renewable Energy Certificates | Includes 5% Renewable Energy Certificates (MA Class I RECs) in addition to those required by the Commonwealth. | Includes Renewable Energy Certificates (MA Class I RECs) equal to 100% of the user’s electricity consumption, in addition to meeting all renewable energy requirements | Meets all Renewable Energy Certificate requirements | Meets all Renewable Energy Certificate requirements |
Future savings compared to National Grid Basic Service cannot be guaranteed because future Basic Service prices change every six months for residential and commercial customers and every three months for industrial customers. Rates apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read n your service area.
RECs are the accepted legal instrument used to track renewable energy generation and to substantiate claims of renewable energy use.
Products described as Green contain renewable electricity above that required by the Commonwealth. The additional renewable electricity qualifies for MA Class I designation and comes only from solar, wind, anaerobic digestion and low-impact hydro located within New England. Local refers to renewable energy resources located in New England.
Goals of Rockland Community Electricity Aggregation program
Competitive, Stable Price
Using strategic purchasing, combined with the bulk purchasing power of thousands of households and businesses in the program, Rockland CEA provides competitive, stable rates. Please note, savings compared to utility Basic Service cannot be guaranteed because Basic Service prices change every six months for residential and commercial customers and every three months for industrial customers.
Support Renewable Energy Sources
Rockland CEA’s standard and optional products include more Renewable Energy Certificates (MA Class I), than required by the Commonwealth. This means you can support the growth of renewable energy generation in our region.
Increased Choice and Easy Participation
The program offers three different options for electricity supply so that everyone in Rockland can find an option that fits their budget and climate goals.
Participants in Rockland CEA may leave the program at any time without penalty.
Solar Electricity Consumers will continue to receive their net metering credits while participating in the program.
Budget Plan or Eligible Low-Income delivery rate consumers will continue to receive those benefits from the utility.
How to Participate in Rockland CEA
Most residents and businesses in Rockland already participate in the Rockland CEA program. Check your electricity bill to see if you’re one of them: the Supplier should be listed as Dynegy – Rockland. If National Grid is still listed as your supplier, you may complete the enrollment form to sign up for Rockland CEA. If a different supplier is listed, contact that supplier to check for penalties or termination fees that they may charge before you join the Rockland CEA program.
Participation in the Rockland CEA program is voluntary: you can leave the program at any time without fee or penalty.
The program will periodically send Customer Notification letters to new or newly eligible electricity customers, which includes the program details, information about product prices, and renewable energy certificates. Customers who receive this letter and do not choose to opt out will be automatically enrolled. To enroll sooner, use our online forms.
Questions and Support
Have questions or need help? Please visit the support page, which contains the contact information for the current program supplier and a form for comments.