RENEWABLE ENERGY RATE

NHEC offers a Renewable Energy Rate for members who wish to support the development of renewable energy in New England. The Renewable Energy Rate replaces the Renewable Choice Program, which is discontinued effective August 1, 2024.

HOW IT WORKS

When you enroll in the Renewable Energy Rate, you have the choice to purchase Co-op Power with 50% or 100% renewable attributes. For the August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025 rate period, the 50% renewable option is 1.861 cents per kWh more than the Basic rate, while the 100% renewable option is 3.861 cents per kWh more than the Basic rate. The added revenue received will be used by NHEC to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which are a way to account for and encourage renewable energy production and use.

ELIGIBILITY

The Renewable Energy Rate is available to all members who purchase Co-op Power at the Basic residential rate (B or N01A). The Renewable Energy Rate is NOT available for:

  • Members who purchase their power from competitive suppliers or community aggregations.
  • Members participating in the Electric Assistance Program or approved to receive Fuel Assistance through Community Action Programs.

HOW TO ENROLL

To enroll in the Renewable Energy Rate, please fill out and submit the form below. You must submit your registration at least two business days prior to your scheduled meter-read date to opt-in for the next billing period.

 

Renewable Energy Rate Enrollment Form

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