Municipal Electric Utilities
Massachusetts has over 40 municipal electric utilities (MLPs) that operate independently. While they don't participate in Mass Save, many offer their own rebate programs, and state incentives like SMART and the Schedule EC credit are open to all residents.
Find Your Municipal UtilityMunicipal Utilities
40+
Mass Save Status
Not Participating
Federal Tax Credits
Ended Dec 2025
Local Programs
Vary by Town
Municipal Utilities Don't Participate in Mass Save
If you live in a town with a municipal electric utility, you won't have access to Mass Save rebates. The federal tax credits that used to fill that gap were also repealed effective 31 December 2025. What remains is your own municipal utility's programmes, the Massachusetts Schedule EC credit, and a state programme being built specifically for MLP towns — see below.
What's Available for Municipal Utility Customers
While Mass Save isn't available, you still have options for saving on energy upgrades.
Massachusetts Schedule EC Credit
The state credit survived the federal repeal, and it does not depend on your utility.
- 15% of net expenditure on renewable energy property
- Capped at $1,000, lifetime, per principal residence
- Three-year carryover if you cannot use it all at once
The federal 25C and 25D credits ended 31 Dec 2025; 30C ended 30 Jun 2026.
Local Utility Programs
Contact your municipal utility directly to ask about:
- Heat pump rebates or incentives
- Weatherization programs
- EV charger incentives
- Solar interconnection programs
- Time-of-use rate options
SMART Solar Program
State solar incentives may still be available:
- SMART incentive payments for solar generation
- Net metering credits
- Available regardless of utility
- Community solar options for renters
Massachusetts Municipal Electric Utilities
Contact your local municipal utility to learn about available programs and incentives.
| Utility Name | Town | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant | Ashburnham | 978-827-4423 |
| Belmont Municipal Light Department | Belmont | 617-993-2800 |
| Boylston Municipal Light Department | Boylston | 508-869-2202 |
| Braintree Electric Light Department | Braintree | 781-348-2500 |
| Chicopee Electric Light | Chicopee | 413-598-8311 |
| Concord Municipal Light Plant | Concord | 978-318-3100 |
| Danvers Electric Division | Danvers | 978-774-0005 |
| Georgetown Municipal Light Department | Georgetown | 978-352-5730 |
| Groton Electric Light Department | Groton | 978-448-6025 |
| Groveland Electric Light Department | Groveland | 978-372-6081 |
| Hingham Municipal Lighting Plant | Hingham | 781-749-0134 |
| Holden Municipal Light Department | Holden | 508-210-5540 |
| Holyoke Gas & Electric | Holyoke | 413-536-9300 |
| Hudson Light and Power | Hudson | 978-568-9000 |
| Hull Municipal Light Plant | Hull | 781-925-0050 |
| Ipswich Electric Light Department | Ipswich | 978-356-6633 |
| Littleton Electric Light Department | Littleton | 978-540-2222 |
| Mansfield Municipal Electric Department | Mansfield | 508-261-7346 |
| Marblehead Municipal Light Department | Marblehead | 781-631-5600 |
| Middleborough Gas and Electric | Middleborough | 508-947-1371 |
| Middleton Electric Light Department | Middleton | 978-774-4313 |
| North Attleborough Electric Department | North Attleborough | 508-643-6300 |
| Norwood Municipal Light Department | Norwood | 781-762-3203 |
| Paxton Municipal Light Department | Paxton | 508-756-4623 |
| Peabody Municipal Light Plant | Peabody | 978-531-5975 |
| Princeton Municipal Light Department | Princeton | 978-464-2815 |
| Reading Municipal Light Department | Reading | 781-944-1340 |
| Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations | Shrewsbury | 508-841-8500 |
| South Hadley Electric Light Department | South Hadley | 413-538-5017 |
| Sterling Municipal Light Department | Sterling | 978-422-8267 |
| Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant | Taunton | 508-824-6976 |
| Templeton Municipal Light Plant | Templeton | 978-939-5323 |
| Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light | Wakefield | 781-246-6363 |
| Wellesley Municipal Light Plant | Wellesley | 781-235-7600 |
| West Boylston Municipal Light Plant | West Boylston | 508-835-3681 |
| Westfield Gas & Electric | Westfield | 413-572-0100 |
What Municipal Utility Customers Can Still Get
The federal credits that used to be the fallback for MLP towns ended on 31 December 2025. What remains: your own municipal light plant's programmes, which vary by town and are worth calling about; the Massachusetts Schedule EC credit at 15% up to $1,000; and MLP-HER, a state programme funded from the federal Home Energy Rebates specifically for the 40 MLP towns that Mass Save does not serve. MLP-HER has not launched yet. The New England Heat Pump Accelerator also applies here: it is federally funded rather than ratepayer funded, so it does not depend on your utility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't municipal utilities participate in Mass Save?
Municipal utilities are independent, locally-owned entities that set their own policies. Mass Save is a collaborative of investor-owned utilities (like Eversource and National Grid) that fund the program through utility rates. Municipal utilities have chosen to manage their own energy efficiency programs independently.
How do I know if I have a municipal utility?
Check your electric bill. If it comes from your town (like "Concord Municipal Light Plant" or "Reading Municipal Light Department") rather than Eversource or National Grid, you have a municipal utility. You can also use our utility finder tool by entering your ZIP code.
Can I still get federal tax credits?
No longer. The federal 25C and 25D credits were repealed effective 31 December 2025 and 30C followed on 30 June 2026, so there is no federal credit for a 2026 upgrade regardless of your utility. The Massachusetts Schedule EC credit does still apply to renewable energy property: 15% of net expenditure, capped at $1,000, with a three-year carryover. Consult a tax professional for details.
What should I do if my municipal utility offers no rebates?
Start with your own light plant — several MLPs run their own rebate programmes, and they are not listed centrally, so call and ask. Watch for MLP-HER, the state programme being built for MLP towns from federal Home Energy Rebate funding. You can also advocate to your town's Light Board to create local incentive programs. Some municipal utilities have implemented their own rebate programs after residents requested them.