CMELD NEWS
The latest news and information from the Chester Municipal Electric Light Department.
Public Information Session Regarding Eversource Proposal
The Town of Chester will hold a Public Information Session on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 6-8pm at Chester Town Hall Auditorium for Residents and Rate Payers to learn more about the Eversource Proposal to Purchase CMELD. All are welcome to come and ask questions....
Eversource Proposal to Purchase CMELD
The Chester Energy Committee has released the Eversource Proposal to Purchase CMELD with Eversource’s approval to share the information. The first public hearing to review this proposal will be scheduled shortly and the date will be posted on this website. Thank you.
What’s the difference between municipal and investor owned lighting companies?
If you've lived in Chester your whole life, you may not realize that the electrical needs of the surrounding communities are provided by an investor-owned utility (IOU) - National Grid. So, is there a difference between an municipal lighting department (MLD) and an...
How can I save energy and thus save money?
With the winter months approaching, how can I save money through energy efficiency in my home or rental property? Let us define what conservation is and what is energy efficiency. Energy conservation involves using less energy by adjusting our behaviors and habits. It...
CMELD Will No Longer Call with Payment Reminders
Effective 7/1/23, CMELD will no longer be calling customers to remind them that payments are due, past due, or that they are in danger of being shut off. Electricity is a MONTHLY charge – You know you will be receiving a bill each month. CMELD is required to pay our...
Homeowner Responsibility PSA
Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) has created a Public Service Announcement video about the importance of maintaining your electrical system. It is recommended that once every five years, homeowners hire a licensed electrician to inspect and evaluate their...
Vineyard Wind Forms First-in-The-Nation Partnership With Municipal Light Plants To Help Massachusetts Communities Go Green
PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH WIND PROPOSAL, AGREEMENT WOULD ALLOW MLPS INCLUDING CHESTER MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT TO ACQUIRE LOCALLY GENERATED WIND POWER (BOSTON, MA) – Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR),...
Letter from Chester Electric Light Board
Dear Chester Municipal Electric Light customers: We would like to take this time to explain the high electric bills for January. There were a few factors that played a role in the increase. First, there were 35 days in the billing cycle, compared to 28 days in the...