Mothers Out Front (MOF), Somerville, was pleased to join the city in announcing a new program for renewable energy electricity, part of one of MOF’s goals for a just transition to a future of a healthy and livable climate, at City Hall on Monday, November 18.

The expanded program is called Community Choice Electricity (CCE), and allows ratepayers to automatically enjoy 25% clean electricity from local clean renewable sources.

Last May, MOF members ran a campaign that resulted in over 700 residents from across Somerville signing postcards that asked the city to raise the percentage of clean renewable energy in our electricity, and the city delivered. The postcards were presented at the press conference.

Jessica Garrett, a member of Mothers Out Front said, “As mothers, we are deeply concerned about our children’s health and safety. Somerville’s Community Choice Electricity (CCE) program is part of the solution to transition to clean, renewable energy.”

The combined demand for 100% renewable energy will increase clean power installations in Massachusetts, stimulating local jobs and helping Somerville reach its 2050 carbon neutrality goals while delivering a cleaner future for everyone.

The City’s CCE program keeps Somerville’s electricity prices stable and protects consumers from seasonal rate increases. Under the new contract, individual ratepayers can opt up to 100% clean renewable energy by paying a slightly higher rate. Some 400 households have already opted up to 100% in the last couple years, and both options will now be open to all ratepayers.

The new city website will launch after Thanksgiving: cce.somervillema.gov

For MOF, Somerville, updates visit: https://www.facebook.com/MothersOutFrontSomervilleMA.