Community Updates
All the latest news from HMLP, including press releases, flyers, events, public bid notices and more.
2024 Ride & Drive
Join HMLP and Hingham Drives Electric on Saturday, September 21st 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 12 PM to 4 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.
CET Inclusive Utility Investment (IUI) Presentation
Ashley Muspratt, CEO and President of the Center for Ecotechnology, delivered a presentation to the HMLP Board for consideration on May 14, 2024. The presentation describes the Inclusive Utility Investment (IUI) program which would provide a financing mechanism to residential customers to go electric and achieve energy savings.
Promoting Municipal Solar Policy
On July 11, 2023, the Board approved a policy to make resources available to aid the Town of Hingham in developing solar arrays on municipal property, pursuant to the Town and HMLP’s goals.
Touch-A-Truck at the Library
Touch-A Truck is a fun family event to be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Trucks from Town Departments including HMLP and the DPW will be parked on the driveway by the children’s entrance of the Hingham Library at 66 Leavitt St between 10 AM and 12 PM.
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2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results
In 2023, HMLP conducted a Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey with GreatBlue Research to understand customer opinions on various topics, including rates, quality of service, renewable energy investments, energy efficiency programs, and rebates.