From Bob Winograd of the Community Aggregation Program (Medfield Community Electricity – MCE) and the Medfield Energy Committee –
Town of Medfield Opens Public Review Period for Revised Electricity Aggregation Plan
Medfield, MA – (April 1, 2026) – The Town of Medfield is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Medfield Community Electricity. Medfield Community Electricity is our Town’s official electricity supply program, active since June 2024.
The aggregation plan describes how our electricity program is structured and operated. Medfield secured approval for our original aggregation plan from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in January 2024. In July 2024, the DPU issued new rules for aggregation plans, called “Guidelines for Municipal Aggregators”. The Guidelines expand local authority for cities and towns concerning the operation of their programs and increase public transparency about program operations. The revisions to our aggregation plan ensure that the plan aligns with the new Guidelines.
The revised Plan allows the Town to update its format without lengthy DPU approval, strengthens annual performance reporting, and expands flexibility to introduce new supply options.
On the program website, electricity.medfield.net, you can review both the revised plan and the current plan. The program website has a comment form to provide written comments, or you may email
“support_ma@goodenergy.com,” with the subject line “Medfield Plan Comments.” Good Energy is the consultant that developed and manages our program on a day-to-day basis. The public review period is open until April 30, 2026.
The Medfield Energy Committee discusses Massachusetts building energy codes.
Emily Lowney and Hilli Passas of the Medfield Energy Committee discuss and explain the specialized energy code. The adoption of the specialized code is on our annual town meeting (ATM) warrant. The specialized code only affects new construction. Adoption of the specialized code allows the town to become a Climate Leader. Climate Leader towns are entitled to receive large state DOER grants.
Posted onDecember 18, 2025|Comments Off on MEC “Heat Pump Pizza Party” 1/29 at noon at COA
From Emily Lowney of the Medfield Energy Committee –
Medfield Energy Committee Announces Heat Pump Pizza Party
The Medfield Energy Committee will hold a Heat Pump Pizza Party on January 29th at 12:00 p.m. at the Center on Ice House Road, as part of the Council on Aging’s Lunch and Learn series. If you have ever wondered about incorporating heat pumps for heating and/or cooling your home, this is sure to be an informative community event.
Greg Sine, an energy efficiency consultant with Eversource, will discuss how investments in efficiency upgrades can make your home or business more comfortable and less expensive to operate. Greg will also discuss the technology behind heat pumps, what makes them so efficient compared to traditional systems, and how their adoption might impact your energy bill — with special consideration of the new residential heat pump rate.
The Energy Committee will also share information about a new Building Code that residents will be asked to vote on at Town Meeting in 2026. The Specialized Code, if adopted in Medfield, would require new homes to be built to increased energy efficiency standards.
Please pre-register for this event by calling the COA at 508-359-3665 by January 27th.
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Posted onOctober 13, 2025|Comments Off on Energy Com. Info Sessions on Coming Specialized Energy Code – 10/22
From the Medfield Energy Committee –
Medfield Energy Committee Educates the Public about the Specialized Building Code
The Medfield Energy Committee will hold two public forums on Wednesday, October 22nd to discuss a new building energy code known as the Specialized Code. Medfield residents will likely be asked to vote on adoption of the Specialized Code at Town Meeting in 2026, and MEC is continuing to educate the public on this topic. Fifty-five other towns in Massachusetts have already chosen to adopt this code.
The Specialized Code requires new construction, only, to be built to increased energy efficiency standards. It is very important to note that the Specialized Code DOES NOT affect any existing homes, renovations/additions to homes, or historic homes. Under the Specialized Code, new buildings can comply by being built all-electric (meaning no oil, gas, or propane fuel is used anywhere in the home). If a new building’s design includes the use of some fossil fuels for heating, cooking, etc., this is still allowable under the Specialized Code, but the code requires that such buildings be pre-wired for future electrification, and to have on-site solar generation.
The Medfield Energy Committee supports adoption of the Specialized Code, given that it is an opportunity to ensure that new buildings in town are built to the best available energy efficiency standards. Additionally, enhanced state funding is available to towns that have adopted the Specialized Code and fulfilled other requirements, as part of the Climate Leaders Program, the next tier of the Green Communities program. Medfield has already received $666,000 in funding under the state’s Green Communities program, and would be eligible for continued and enhanced funding opportunities as a Climate Leaders community. These grants have allowed Medfield to install energy efficient upgrades in municipal buildings and schools when equipment needed replacing, leading to energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.
The forums on October 22nd will be held via Zoom, and will offer two separate sessions. Session 1, beginning at 5:00 p.m., will be geared towards construction professionals, and will include technical information and time for feedback. Session 2 will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is intended for the general public. The Zoom links for these sessions can be found at the MEC website: https://www.town.medfield.net/2308/Specialized-Code
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Posted onAugust 21, 2025|Comments Off on Medfield Energy Committee Educates the Public about the Specialized Building Code
From the Medfield Energy Committee –
Medfield Energy Committee Educates the Public about the Specialized Building Code
The Medfield Energy Committee held a public forum on June 30th to discuss a new building energy code known as the Specialized Code. Medfield residents will likely be asked to vote on adoption of the Specialized Code at Town Meeting in 2026, and MEC is starting early to educate the public on this topic. Fifty-five other towns in Massachusetts have already chosen to adopt this code.
The Specialized Code requires new construction to be built to increased energy efficiency standards. It is very important to note that the Specialized Code DOES NOT affect any existing homes, renovations/additions to homes, or historic homes. Under the Specialized Code, new buildings can comply by being built all-electric (meaning no oil, gas, or propane fuel is used anywhere in the home). If a new building’s design includes the use of some fossil fuels for heating, cooking, etc., this is still allowable under the Specialized Code, but the code requires that such buildings be pre-wired for future electrification, and to have on-site solar generation.
The Medfield Energy Committee supports adoption of the Specialized Code, given that it is an opportunity to ensure that new buildings in town are built to the best available energy efficiency standards. Additionally, state funding is available to towns that have adopted the Specialized Code and fulfilled other requirements, as part of the Climate Leaders Program, the next tier of the Green communities program. Medfield has already received $666,000 in funding under the state’s Green Communities program, and would be eligible for continued and enhanced funding opportunities as a Climate Leaders community. These grants have allowed Medfield to install energy efficient upgrades in municipal buildings and schools when equipment needed replacing, leading to energy savings and reduced carbon emissions.
At the forum on June 30th, attendees viewed a previously recorded presentation given by representatives of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Audience feedback was favorable to adopting the Specialized Code in Medfield, with commenters citing the overall cost savings to consumers, the opportunity for continued grant funding to the town, and the importance of addressing climate change. The DOER presentation was recorded on June 17th before the Medfield Select Board and can be view ed on Medfield TV, starting at 1:17hours. Select Board Members raised concerns about additional regulations placing a burden on builders.
The Medfield Energy Committee will continue to seek feedback from stakeholders as we approach our next Town Meeting in 2026. MEC can be reached at medfieldenergycomm@medfield.net, and monthly public meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.
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Posted onOctober 21, 2024|Comments Off on Medfield awarded $61K EECBG for windows upgrade at Town House
Shared today by Penni Conner, Chair of the Medfield Energy Committee –
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.75 Million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
45 Communities Across Massachusetts Awarded Funds for Clean Energy Projects that Reduce Emissions, Advance Energy Equity
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded $1.75 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) competitive subgrants to 45 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund 29 clean energy initiatives that help municipalities meet their own climate goals and share the benefits of climate action equitably.
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a $550 million grant program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program is designed to help states, local governments and Tribes cut costs, reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and advance environmental justice.
Medfield
Central
Town House (Town Hall) Window Replacement
$61,739.00
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