OPT UP to 50% or 100% renewable energy
Southeastern Massachusetts has a Community Electricity Aggregation contract, which means that 23 towns and cities in the region purchase energy in bulk (which saves money!). In 2020, this contract included ZERO clean, renewable energy above what was mandated by Massachusetts. This was a serious missed opportunity to use our massive buying power to demand more clean, renewable energy for our region. Fairhaven gave residents the opportunity to give feedback on whether to increase the town's default renewables by 10% for the contract starting in January 2021. A survey was conducted in June and July of 2020. The Fairhaven Selectboard voted on the issue at their September 2020 meeting and the measure passed 2 - 1. So despite missing the chance to include more renewables for other towns on the Southcoast, we have made progress.
But here's the REALLY GOOD NEWS! Residents and businesses within our aggregation can now OPT UP to 50% or 100% renewable energy by filling out a simple form online! This does involve a modest cost increase, but your investment in local renewable energy by opting up is one of the single best ways to combat climate change as an individual. ALSO: Fairhaven residents can claim cost increase of opting up as a tax deduction. If you do OPT UP, please email us at climaterealitysouthcoast@gmail.com to claim your sticker (seen above)!
Learn more and opt up at https://masscea.com/
But here's the REALLY GOOD NEWS! Residents and businesses within our aggregation can now OPT UP to 50% or 100% renewable energy by filling out a simple form online! This does involve a modest cost increase, but your investment in local renewable energy by opting up is one of the single best ways to combat climate change as an individual. ALSO: Fairhaven residents can claim cost increase of opting up as a tax deduction. If you do OPT UP, please email us at climaterealitysouthcoast@gmail.com to claim your sticker (seen above)!
Learn more and opt up at https://masscea.com/