Timeline for program development and the approval process followed all steps required by State statute, including local authorization, public review, and approval by the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. Follow the Bennington Community Power Program’s progress with the table below.

Complete

April 10, 2023 – Creation of Community Power Aggregation Committee as commissioned by the Board of Selectmen

Complete

October 18, 2023 – Creation of a Draft Plan with public hearings: The Committee’s goal was to develop a Plan that would offer residents and small businesses attractive choices for the lowest cost and more renewable energy. 

Complete

November 9, 2023 – Approval of Plan by Community Power Aggregation Committee

Complete

Novembr 13, 2023 – Adoption of Plan by Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting

Complete

March 2024 – Approval at Town meeting and at the NH PUC as required by RSA 53-E.

Complete

January 2025 – Direct Energy Services is chosen as the supplier for the program.

IN PROGRESS

February 2025 – An education and outreach campaign to residents and businesses about the upcoming program launch and their choice to participate in the Program, or leave before it started (opt out) was initiated. This included:

  1. Customer Notification letter mailed to each eligible electricity customer
  2. Public meetings to answer questions and explain the program:
    • February 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Bennington Town Hall.