Imagine what Plainfield would look like...
...powered completely by renewable energy
Plainfield Community Power is working towards that goal by expanding energy choices for our residents, while lowering costs.
In 2022, the Plainfield voters adopted the Plainfield Community Power Plan at Town Meeting.
We are now putting that plan to action to create short- and long-term benefits for our energy users.
How Community Power Works
Plainfield Community Power combines the buying power of residents and businesses so that together we can achieve competitively priced electricity.
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In advance of the launch of Plainfield Community Power, all customers within the Town have been mailed a notice (containing information about their electricity rates and energy supply choice options).
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The Town also hosted a public information meeting to answer questions about the program on April 4, 2023.
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All customers have at least until April 27, 2023 — when Plainfield Community Power launches! — to consider whether to opt-out, opt-in, or opt-up to choose a cleaner power option:
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Most customers currently on Eversource and Liberty Utilities default supply service do not have to take any action to benefit from our lower electricity rate: unless they choose to opt-out of the program, they will begin taking service from Plainfield Community Power on the date that their utility reads their meter between late April and May 2023.
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Select customer groups, including all customers served by the NH Electric Co-op, are not eligible for automatic enrollment (listed below) but may choose to opt-in.
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After the launch of Plainfield Community Power, customers are always free to choose to buy power from their utility, or from another market option, by submitting notice in advance of their next utility meter read date.
By accessing the power market, we can control price volatility and choose which energy sources to buy or build.
Source
Plainfield Community Power purchases electricity from the sources you choose.
Delivery
Eversource, Liberty, and NH Electric Co-op deliver the electricity using the same power line infrastructure and billing mechanisms.
Community
Plainfield Energy Users save money and have the power to choose new rates and products, and how much electricity comes from renewable sources.
Electricity markets are changing. Customers are generating their own power and adopting new technologies that add value to our energy portfolio.
Plainfield Community Power will harness that value, and empower customers to create a more innovative and cost-effective energy future.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Electricity Supply Choices
Energy users in Plainfield can select which energy choice works best for them.
Use the portal or call us at 1-866-603-POWR to choose your power option, or to opt out, and have your Eversource, Liberty Utilities, or NH Electric Co-op account number handy so we can easily process your selection.
Liberty Utilities G1 and G2 &
Eversource Class GV Commercial Customers
For Plainfield Community Power rates for Eversource mid-sized commercial customers (Class GV), click here.
For Plainfield Community Power rates for Liberty Utilities G1 and G2 commercial customers, click here.
Exceptions to Automatic Enrollment
Certain customer groups will NOT be automatically enrolled in Plainfield Community Power. These groups include:
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Customers buying electricity from a third-party supplier.
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Net Metered customers.
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Customers in the New Hampshire Electric Coop's territory.
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For customers in Eversource's territory: Large General Service, Backup Service, and Commercial & Industrial electric vehicle charging station customers (Rate Classes LG, B EV-2).
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For customers in Liberty Utilities' territory: customers on a three-part Time-of-Use rate (Rate Classes D11, D12, EV, EV-M and EV-L customers).
If one of these exceptions applies to you, contact us to discuss your options or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
View the Environmental Disclosure Label for the electricity we provide to customers.
Why Customers choose Community Power
Evan Oxenham
Secretary and Board Member
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Member of the Plainfield Energy Committee
Steve Ladd
Member Alternate to the
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Member of the Plainfield Energy Committee
Community Representation
Plainfield joined dozens of other New Hampshire cities and towns to create our own locally accountable nonprofit power agency — Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire.
The Town of Plainfield appoints representatives to the Coalition to oversee the agency's governance and finances. Meet our Member Representatives!
COMPETITIVE AND STABLE RATES
Our energy supply rate is lower than the Eversource and Liberty Utilities supply rates.
100% RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2050
You have the option to buy renewable and carbon free power. Plainfield Community Power helps us achieve our clean energy goals.
INVESTING IN COMMUNITY
We are developing local energy projects and programs that serve customers and make us more innovative and independent.
LOCAL CONTROL
You have a say in what your energy future will look like.
COMMUNITY POWER COALITION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Through the Coalition, we tap into the advanced expertise to give customers the highest quality service, and the collective leadership required to drive important policy reforms at the state level.
Together, we are leading the way towards a more innovative and resilient energy system for the Granite State.