Start Service

To start service, please fill out the form below.

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Start Service Form

Any Customer whose premises may be served from suitable existing distribution lines of the HMLP without the installation of an intermediate pole can obtain electric service by completing the Start Service form below.

If you are moving within Hingham, the balance on existing account must be paid in full before service will be established in a new location.

All renters in town are required to pay a security deposit before starting service. Once your application is received, we will respond with an email listing the amount of the deposit and how payment can be made.

If you are having trouble completing the form online, please call our office at 781-749-0134 and we will assist you.

Important: To complete your application, you are required to upload one piece of mail that shows your name and previous address as proof of prior residency. If you do not have a qualifying document, please call the office at 781-749-0134.

Customer Information

HMLP requires all Customers who are renters to pay a security deposit equal to 3X the highest bill of the prior 12-month timeframe. Once we receive your application, we will respond with an email stating the amount of your security deposit. The deposit must be received before service can be started in your name.
Interest at the current State Statute (M.G.L. ch. 164, Section 58A) prescribed rate will be paid on such deposit. The deposit is kept until service is terminated and at that time the final bill will be deducted from the deposit and you will be billed/refunded for the remainder.

Please select 'yes' if you would like to be considered for HMLP's income-adjusted rate, which provides a discount on certain parts of the electric bill to qualifying residents. To qualify, you must be a residential customer participating in a means-tested benefits program. Please review all of the program requirements at www.hmlp.com/assistance. If you do not participate in a means-tested benefits program, but are interested in payment assistance, please call HMLP at 781-749-0134 to learn about other available options.
Please submit sufficient proof-of-participation in one of the above means-tested benefits programs to qualify for the IA rate.
Select at least one program below and upload the supporting documentation to be considered for the IA rate.

New Service Location

Previous Address: This is different from the new Service Address

Examples: Utility bill, phone bill, cable or internet service bill, etc. The file can be a screenshot, image, or PDF.

Mailing Address

Promise to Pay

The above hereby applies for electric service and agrees to pay promptly all bills rendered for electric service furnished hereunder until at least three days notice is given to the Light Plant to discontinue such service, and further agrees to be bound by the Light Plant's terms and conditions so called, as they exist from time to time. It is agreed that the Light Plant shall have the right to discontinue service hereunder, per DPU regulation 220 CMR if the customer shall fail to pay promptly all bills rendered for any service, labor or material furnished by this Light Plant to the Customer.
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