Program Development Timeline
Passage of authorizing resolution
The municipal aggregation statute requires that the Town obtain approval from the local governing authorities before initiating the development of the Plan. The Town satisfied the local approval requirement when the Town Meeting voted to initiate the process of municipal aggregation in May 2023.
Signed agreement with Town’s aggregation consultant
Milford selected Good Energy, L.P. as its aggregation consultant to assist in developing this Plan, managing the supply procurement, developing and implementing the public education plan, interacting with the Local Distribution Company, National Grid, and monitoring the supply contract.
Creation of a Draft Plan & Public Review
Milford prepared a Draft Plan and made it available for citizen review beginning on August 28, 2023, through October 2nd.
Copies of the Plan are available on the Program website here, and in hard copy at Town Hall.Public hearing on Draft Plan
Milford held a public hearing on October 2nd, 2023, to receive comments from citizens on the Plan.
Full agenda: select_bd_10-2-23.pdf (milfordma.gov)
Consultation with Department of Energy Resources & Other Parties:
The aggregation statute also requires that the Town consult with the Department of Energy Resources (“DOER”) in developing the Plan. The Town submitted a draft of the Plan to DOER, and Milford municipal officials and their Aggregation Consultant met with DOER on November 7, 2023, to discuss that draft.
Local approval of Plan:
The Select Board reviewed and approved the Plan on November 15, 2023.
Submission of Final Plan to Department of Public Utilities:
Before being implemented, the Plan must be reviewed and approved by the Department. The Department will ensure that the Program satisfies all of the statutory requirements, including that the Plan provides universal access, a reliable power supply and equitable treatment for all customer classes. The Plan was submitted to the Department on February 9, 2024, for approval. The DPU has scheduled a public hearing for the Town of Milford on March 25, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Further details can be found in the NOTICE OF FILING, PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS.