RMLD is alerting customers to a potential increase in their electric bills due to seasonal usage increases and higher power supply costs. Amid record inflation and gas prices, RMLD’s active power supply management and role as a not-for-profit public utility has kept this increase below the national average. Customers can expect an average 12% increase in their 2022 bill compared to 2021.

One way you can help keep energy costs down in the summer months and all year round is to shred the peak by conserving electricity at peak times, when power costs are more expensive. Learn more about RMLD’s Shred the Peak program here.

Visit our website for more information about higher summer electric bills. 

The annual RMLD Electric Car Show in partnership with the Wilmington Farmers Market will take place on Sunday, August 14 from 10am-1pm.

A variety of plug-in electric vehicle models will be on display from area auto dealerships and local EV owners. Attendees can learn about the various makes and models and talk to EV owners about their experiences. Information on home and public charging stations, electric vehicle incentive programs, and RMLD rebate programs will also be available.

If you’re interested in attending with your car as an EV ambassador, please fill out this form or email Jblackley@rmld.com. We hope to see you there!

More information about the event can be found here.

During the past few years, heat pumps have surged in popularity from an obscure technology in the Northeast to one of the area’s fastest growing installations for

homes and buildings. And as Massachusetts works toward a no-carbon future, residential heat pump adoption will continue to accelerate. 

There are a lot of misconceptions about heat pumps as well as a lack of public awareness about the benefits of heat pump installation. Join us for a Q&A that will answer your burning heat pump questions on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Come with questions or email them ahead of time to webinars@rmld.com. 

Click here to register!

RMLD offers rebates to customers who upgrade their electrical panel to accommodate additional load due to the installation of all-electric appliances such as heat pumps or EV charging stations.

To promote electrification, RMLD has doubled rebate amounts on both 200-amp ($1,000) and 400-amp ($1,500) standard or smart electrical panels.

Visit our rebate page to learn more about RMLD’s rebate program.

RMLD installed five new public EV charging stations: three in Reading and two in Wilmington. We commemorated their completion with a ribbon cutting with local officials and some of the supporters who made the project possible. Many residents and visitors have been using our public charging stations, and we hope they continue to add convenience for EV owners and raise awareness about the benefits of electric car ownership.

Learn more about RMLD’s public charging installations here.

RMLD has extended its business hours beginning on Monday, July 11. Here are RMLD’s new summer business hours that will be in effect through Labor Day:

• Monday through Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
• Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
• Friday: Closed 

Customers can continue to reach us 24/7 at 781-942-6598. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Are you looking for an exciting and innovative career opportunity? RMLD has many open positions, so be sure to mention RMLD when friends and colleagues ask about a great place to work and serve the local community. Join us as we build a new utility for the non-carbon future.

Visit our careers page to learn about these exciting career opportunities!

Be sure to like the RMLD Facebook page for the latest news, tips, announcements and RMLD information.

RMLD celebrated the grand opening of Reading’s new pocket park located at 52 Haven Street that was designed to keep downtown vibrant and promote sustainability. 

Be sure to check out the pocket park, which includes bistro seating, hand-painted rain barrels, and colorful solar lights. 

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