
Electric Energy Supply Options For Residential Customers of Unitil
Competitive Supplier Service
Competitive energy supply service may be available from a non-utility
supplier or broker. These suppliers or brokers must be licensed by the
Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Energy (MDTE). Prices
and terms for this service are established through a contract between
the supplier and the consumer.
Basic Service
Basic Service is available from Unitil under a standard tariff for residential customers.
Pricing is on a per-kilowatthour
basis and subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of
Telecommunications and Energy. Prices are established for six-month
periods. A customer may choose monthly service at prices that vary
monthly or may choose to take service at a fixed price for the six-month
period. Energy supply for Basic Service is acquired periodically by Unitil
from the wholesale market pursuant to a competitive auction.
Additional Energy Supply Information
Information also is available from the Massachusetts Department of
Telecommunications and Energy by calling 1-800-392-6066 or by visiting the Internet at
http://www.state.ma.us/dpu/restruct/competition/index.htm.