Town of Burlington Community Choice Aggregation Program: Overview Burlington Board of Selectmen January 12, 2015

Why Are We Here Today? To describe the steps Burlington is taking toward becoming an approved, active municipal aggregaton To review the draft Aggregation Plan To answer questions from members of the Board Colonial Power Group, Inc.

Colonial Power Group, Inc. (CPG): –energy consulting company –licensed electricity brokers Specialize in Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Programs –Design: all phases of program creation –Implementation: get CCA up-and-running –Management: day-to-day operations of CCA CPG currently manages CCAs for 20+ communities in MA

Benefits of Community Choice Choice – No longer “stuck” with utility’s rates Control – Town sets its own energy goals Stability – Town can seek long-term rates No tax dollars used – No adds to staff No penalties for consumers – Opt out anytime NSTAR continues to be the billing and distribution company

How Does Aggregation Work? Majority vote of Town Meeting to authorize aggregation. (G.L. Ch. 164 § 134)- DONE Choose Consulting Firm – DONE Develop “Aggregation Plan” – Drafted by Colonial, needs Board of Selectmen approval – Jan ‘15 File Plan and related documents with DPU – Feb. ‘15 Address questions or issues raised by state agencies or NStar during DPU approval process – Mar ‘15

How Does Aggregation Work? Upon approval, solicit pricing offers from Competitive Suppliers – May ‘15 Execute Electric Service Agreement (ESA) with supplier – May ‘15 Commence local marketing/PR/education efforts – May ‘15 Manage opt-out process – June ‘15 Interface with supplier and utility to manage enrollment of participating customers – June- July ‘15

Consultant’s Role in the Process 1.Create Aggregation Plan 2.Steer Plan through local and state approval processes 3.Analyze Load Data 4.Preparation of RFP’s for Supply of Power 5.Negotiations for Power Supply Contract 6.Customer Enrollment/Transition Process 7.Public Education 8.Management and Monitoring of Aggregation Program

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