Program News
Plaistow Community Power is a town-operated bulk purchasing program for electricity open to customers in Plaistow. Starting August 1st, residential customers on the program Basic rate can save $15 on their electric bills for use of 500 kWhs per month, $30 savings for 1,000 kWhs. See the rate table below to choose your rate.
Also new for August 1, participating customers that need to return to Unitil supply are no longer returned to Unitil variable rates, hooray! Only the utility fixed rates apply going forward. Customers that previously opted out for this or any reason are always welcome to rejoin the program.
The program is open to all customers in Plaistow, including those that previously opted out. There are no individual customer contracts or fees to participate, join or leave the program. Participants and all customers continue to be served by Unitil for electricity delivery and billing services. Use the links above to join/enroll/opt-in, make a change, or opt out, Join the program now for savings through January 31st, 2027, stay in the program for competitive, stable rates.
| Plaistow Community Power Electricity Rates | Unitil (if you opt out) | ||||
| Basic Default (automatic) | Local Green | 100% Renewable | Residential | Small commercial | |
| Rate per kWh | $0.1140 | $0.1179 | $0.1434 | $0.14348 | $0.13037 |
| Renewable Energy | 25.2% | 35.2% | 100% | 25.2% | 25.2% |
| Term | 24 months (Nov 2025 to Nov 2027) | 6 months thru Jan 31, 2027 | |||
| Distribution Utility | Unitil remains the distribution utility for all customers in Plaistow. | ||||