Boston selects utility for Community Choice energy programme

City of Boston has chosen Direct Energy Services as the supplier of its Community Choice Electricity Programme, a core initiative in the city’s climate action plan.

Direct Energy Services is one of North America’s leading providers of retail electricity and related services and serves more than 200,000 households and businesses.

Reducing household carbon footprint

The programme provides Bostonians with the option to directly reduce their own carbon footprints. The initiative also aims to help the city achieve its carbon neutrality goals through affordable, reliable and renewable electricity products offered by Direct Energy.

The three products offered under the programme include two options (the Standard and Green 100 product) with more renewable electricity content than the utility’s Basic Service and at a lower cost. 

“The city’s programme empowers electricity customers to make simple, convenient choices that make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their community”

Consumers who do not opt out of the programme will automatically receive the Standard product. Consumers can choose to opt into either the Basic product or the Green 100 product.

“We are privileged to serve Boston’s Community Choice Electricity Programme and appreciate Mayor Wu’s emphasis on bold and scalable solutions to achieve the city’s carbon neutrality goals,” said Bucky Gardner, general manager, Direct Energy Massachusetts.