July 18, 2024
07172024 Energy Committee Agenda.pdfDraft_LEC20240321.pdfMotion to Approve the minutes from the Litchfield Energy Committee meeting held March 21, 2024
Please make a motion to add to the agenda.
Motion to Approve the minutes from the Litchfield Energy Committee meeting held June 20, 2024
Draft_LEC20240620.pdf2024 - 137 Residents with Solar totaling $2,485,290 in Assessment
$18,140.80 Average Cost
$16,800.00 Median Cost
Using the $27,000 in max assessment exemption that would total $2,434,290 which could be exempted.
Each homeowner would need to file a PA-29 by April 15th .
Solar Exemption from 2021_.pdfUPDATES:
Proposal - Town of Litchfield 6.20.24.pdfAwaiting Legal Review - Requires Board of Selectmen Approval
Sample CP Energy Services Agreement October 2023 (4).docxCOMMUNITY POWER - Draft Contract for review - Still with Legal Counsel. RFP had been delayed . Awaiting update from Standard Power.
They have modified the Base rate in the contract to the lowest rate no additional Green alternative.
Eversource Rate Case Notice
Community Power DRAFT Timeline.pdfOn June 11 Eversource filed a request to change base electric distribution rates with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC).
This request will be reviewed by the NHPUC, and the approved change in rates may be different from what was requested.
The last time they filed for a rate increase to base distribution rates was in 2019.
Bill Impacts
If Eversource's request is approved, you will see an increase in distribution rates on August 1. This rate can be found within the delivery portion of your electric bill.
A typical small business customer on Default Energy Service would see a total bill increase of approximately 5.72%.
An average medium size business customer on Default Energy Service would see a total bill increase of approximately 2.61%.
Large commercial and industrial customers on Default Energy Service will see a total bill increase approximately 2.03%.
On August 1, 2025, business customers will see an additional increase in distribution rates.
The effect on a typical bill for small business customer will be approximately 6% , which is a total increase of 12% over two years.
Medium sized business customers will see approximately an additional 3%, which is a total increase of approximately 6%.
Large commercial & industrial customers will see an additional 3% which is a total increase of 5% over two years.
You can find your rate type on your bill. Impact will vary based on your rate class and usage..
Estimated Yearly Increase on the Town Budget based on 2024 usage - $19,200
Cases to watch :
DE 24-070
Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy
Request for Change in Distribution Rate
Docket No. DE 24-035 Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for Approval of Change in Regulatory Reconciliation Adjustment Rate
Eversource notice.pdfEnergy Cost Assistance
Energy Cost Assistance.pdfLED Quote Update
Est_2205_from_M.H._Falardeau_Electric_LLC._1256.pdf