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Join Us for an Open House at Merrimac Light
Join us during Public Power Week for an Open House at Merrimac Light! There will be food and refreshments, information on ways to save energy, as well as giveaways to help customers save energy. We will also be announcing the winner of the Electrify Merrimac vote! All...
How Can You Protect Your Home Before a Hurricane?
Prepare for Wind Secure items outside, such as lawn furniture and trash cans, that could be picked up by high winds and hurt someone. Anchor objects that would be unsafe to bring inside, such as gas grills and propane tanks. Trim or remove trees close enough to fall...
Question of the Month: What is net metering for solar projects?
Many homeowners have heard about rooftop residential solar panels either from their relative or neighbor who has solar panels or from the countless solar companies inquiring about solar installation. Solar can be an effective non-carbon energy resource in the right...
Question of the Month: Why was my bill so high this month?
We receive this question at least once a day. We would like to provide insight, hints, and other tools to address this commonly asked question. First, please keep in mind that your bill is based on last month’s usage of power. If we have several days or a week of...
Question of the Month: Do Merrimac customers have access to Mass Save?
Answer: MaybeMass Save® is a state energy efficiency program that is funded by independent utility operators such as National Grid, Eversource and Unitil. If you are National Grid customer for your natural gas, the answer is yes. We encourage you to take advantage of...
Merrimac Light Given A+ Rating by S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'A+' issuer credit rating (ICR) on Merrimac Municipal Light Department (Merrimac, MMLD, or the light department), Mass. The outlook is stable. Merrimac has a credit-supportive customer base, as most of the light department's revenue...
EV Committee Meeting May 17th
Electric Vehicle Committee MeetingWHERE Merrimac Library, 86 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA WHEN Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00 pmCommittee Members are invited to join us at the Merrimac Library where Merrimac Light will be holding our second meeting to explore...
Baseball, Finances and Electric Municipalities – it’s best to play the long view.
By Mike HylandExecutive Director, NEPPA My mother was a diehard baseball fan. Not surprisingly, she was a Philadelphia Phillies fan, and never missed a game – either in person or on the radio. My Mom graduated from Philly West Catholic in 1950, the year of the...
EV Committee Meeting April 19th
Electric Vehicle Committee MeetingWHERE Merrimac Library, 86 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA WHEN Wednesday, April 19th at 6:00 pmCommittee Members are invited to join us at the Merrimac Library where Merrimac Light will be holding our first meeting to explore...
Energy Saving Workshop April 26th 2023
Join us at the Merrimac Library for ourEnergy Saving Workshop!WHERE Merrimac Library, 86 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA WHEN Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 pmJoin us at the Merrimac Library where Merrimac Light will be holding an Energy Saving Workshop. Rates have...
Town of Merrimac MA Electric Light Department Sale Exploratory Warrant Vote
The Merrimac Light Department appreciates all the outpouring of support regarding Article 1. On Monday, April 24 at 7:30pm the fate of Article 1 will be decided. If you have never been to a Town meeting, please see the link to the Secretary of State Town Meeting...
Merrimac Light Recognized for Reliable Electric Service to the Community
Merrimac, MA - April 6, 2023 — Merrimac Light has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2022. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000...