The Cambridge Community Electricity program allows Cambridge residents and businesses to support the development of new local renewable energy projects.
There are currently two options, Standard Green and 100% Green Plus. Both options offer more renewable energy than what’s included in the Eversource Basic Service and will help to add clean electricity to the New England electricity grid.
Standard Green participants receive the minimum amount of renewable energy required by the state (16%), all from projects in New England. This brings the benefits of renewable energy and offers it at a price lower than or equal to Eversource Basic Service supply rate. Participants also contribute directly to the development of a new solar project in Cambridge through a small $0.002/kWh charge, bringing new renewable energy to the grid and helping displace fossil fuel power production.
100% Green Plus is an optional opt-in program where participants receive 100% renewable energy. This energy originates from projects in New England through 100% Massachusetts Class I RECs purchased on their behalf. In addition, participants contribute to the development of a new solar project in Cambridge through a $0.002/kWh charge. This 100% Green Plus program helps create a stronger market for renewable energy generated by projects in New England and brings more renewable energy to the grid.
