Community Updates
All the latest news from HMLP, including press releases, flyers, events, public bid notices and more.
Annual Food Drive 2025
HMLP is once again sponsoring a food drive for the Hingham Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable, unopened items to our office at 31 Bare Cove Park Dr. between January 6 – February 20 to participate. Donations are accepted Monday thru Thursday from 7 AM to 4 PM.
Public Information Session on January 2025 Rate Increase
Residents are invited to join the Municipal Light Board for a hybrid public information session about the 2025 rate increase on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Attendees may join in-person at Town Hall’s Central Meeting Room on the second floor or virtually via Zoom.
HMLP Files Formal Petition to Construct Transmission Line & Substation
HMLP has filed a formal petition with the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) for approval to construct the Hingham Electrical Infrastructure Reliability Project (HEIRP). The project includes a new transmission line and substation for Hingham.
Hingham Electrical Infrastructure Reliability Project (HEIRP)
HMLP is proposing to construct and operate a new transmission line and substation in Hingham to address critical reliability needs and support the Town’s climate change initiatives. Click to learn more about HEIRP and understand how the project may impact you.
Tree Trimming
Hingham Light has hired Pathfinder Tree to conduct tree trimming that will reduce outages. Please be aware that they will be trimming trees for HMLP over the next few months to help improve the reliability of the system.
2024 Ride & Drive
Join HMLP and Hingham Drives Electric on Sunday, October 20th for a Ride & Drive to test drive electric vehicles and view models owned by Hingham residents! Sign up in advance for a vehicle and a timeslot. The event will be from 11 AM to 3 PM at HMLP’s office, 31 Bare Cove Park Dr.
Updated HMLP Rebates June 2024
HMLP’s updated rebate program now features incentives for battery-operated lawn equipment, induction stoves, heat pump dryers, and air purifiers! This is in addition to our current rebates for heat pumps, weatherization, electric vehicles, solar, and other appliances.
4th of July Parade
Every year, HMLP looks forward to participating in Hingham’s 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10 AM. Keep an eye out for HMLP’s big orange bucket truck and the “Electrify Hingham” banner coming down Main Street after the parade kicks off.
Massachusetts Community Climate Bank
Located within MassHousing, the Commonwealth’s housing finance agency, the MCCB™ provides financing support to residents related to decarbonization, specifically in the low- and moderate-income multifamily rental and single-family homeownership markets.
Invitation for Bid: Tree Trimming & Removal
Click to read the full release. Sealed Bids will be accepted at HMLP until 11:00 AM, June 6, 2024. Additional requirements apply, fill out the form to request the complete bid documentation. Questions may be emailed to Chris Kourafas at ckourafas@hmlp.com.
Hingham Public Meeting: Planning Board and Zoning Board Will Review HMLP Substation Proposal
On June 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., the Hingham Planning Board and Hingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public meeting via Zoom regarding HMLP’s proposed substation to be located at the Hingham Transfer Station at 0 Hobart Street.
Vineyard Offshore & ENE Announce Partnership for Purchase of Offshore Wind
This new partnership will provide access to clean power from Vineyard Wind 2 for municipal light plants, including HMLP.