MassInsider

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 18, 2026

Contact: Heather H. Gutierrez

Email: hhgutierrez@marlborough-ma.gov

Office: (508) 460-3770

Cell: (774) 505-2261

MARLBOROUGH, MA – Mayor J. Christian Dumais announces a new rate for our municipal

aggregation plan supplied by Colonial Power.

The City of Marlborough has signed a contract with supplier, First Point Power. Beginning March 2026,

the Marlborough Community Choice Power Supply Program will have a new rate of $0.14919 per kWh

for a 100 percent green product derived from National Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

For Marlborough residents and businesses who are enrolled in the City’s Program, the current rate of

$0.13782 per kWh will expire and the new rate of $0.14919 per kWh will take effect with the March 2026

meter reads. This represents an increase of just under $7.00 per month on the supply side of the bill given

average usage of 600 kWh. However, this new rate is lower than National Grid’s recently announced

Residential Basic Service rate of $0.15372 per kWh with projected rate increase August 1, 2026, to

$0.16900.

“The City is happy to continue to offer this program to provide cost savings to our residents on their

electricity. Residents who participate in the program will continue to see savings over National Grid’s

basic service rates. I would like to thank the Municipal Aggregation Committee for their hard work in

monitoring and comparing rates to help keep costs low for our residents”, said Mayor J. Christian

Dumais.

Marlborough launched its electricity program in June 2007 to develop an energy program that would be

stable and affordable. From inception the Program has saved residents and small businesses millions of

dollars in electricity costs as compared to National Grid’s Basic Service plan.

It is important to note that no action will be required by individual consumers. This change will be seen

on March 2026 bills. All accounts currently enrolled in the Program will see the new rate and First Point

Power under the “Supply Services” section of their monthly bill.

For more information and details regarding the Municipal Aggregation Program, please call the Mayor’s

Office at 508-460-3770 or visit website at Marlborough Community Choice Power - Municipal

Aggregation | Marlborough, MA

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Mayor J. Christian Dumais Announces New Rates for Municipal Aggregation