Marlborough Raises Rates for Community Choice Power Program

The new rate is still lower than National Grid's Residential Basic Service rate, according to the city.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Marlborough, MA has announced a rate increase for its municipal aggregation electricity program, the Marlborough Community Choice Power Supply Program. The new rate of $0.14919 per kilowatt-hour represents an increase of under $7 per month on the supply side of the bill for the average resident or business using 600 kilowatt-hours. However, the city says the new rate is still lower than National Grid's recently announced Residential Basic Service rate.

Why it matters

Marlborough launched its electricity program in 2007 to provide a stable and affordable energy option for residents and businesses. The program has saved participants millions compared to National Grid's basic service, so this rate increase, while higher than the current rate, is still seen as a cost-saving measure by the city.

The details

The city has signed a new contract with its power supplier, First Point Power, that will take effect in March 2026. Participants in the Marlborough Community Choice Power Supply Program will see the new $0.14919 per kilowatt-hour rate, up from the current $0.13782 rate.

  • The new rate will take effect in March 2026.
  • Marlborough originally launched its electricity program in June 2007.

The players

Marlborough Community Choice Power Supply Program

A municipal aggregation electricity program launched by the city of Marlborough, MA in 2007 to provide a stable and affordable energy option for residents and businesses.

First Point Power

The power supplier that Marlborough has contracted with to provide 100% green energy to the Community Choice Power Supply Program.

National Grid

The utility company that provides basic electricity service in Marlborough, with rates that the Community Choice Power Supply Program aims to undercut.

J. Christian Dumais

The mayor of Marlborough, MA who announced the new rate increase for the city's municipal aggregation electricity program.

Municipal Aggregation Committee

A committee in Marlborough that helps monitor and compare rates to keep costs low for residents participating in the Community Choice Power Supply Program.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— J. Christian Dumais, Mayor of Marlborough (Patch.com)

What’s next

The new rate of $0.14919 per kilowatt-hour will take effect for Marlborough Community Choice Power Supply Program participants starting in March 2026.

The takeaway

While Marlborough has raised the rates for its municipal aggregation electricity program, the new rate is still lower than what residents would pay for National Grid's basic service. This program has saved Marlborough residents and businesses millions over the years, demonstrating the value of community-driven energy solutions that prioritize affordability and sustainability.