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Reading Municipal Light Department Since 1894, RMLD has been a locally owned, not‑for‑profit municipal electric utility in Massachusetts.

We proudly serve Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center with reliable, low‑cost power, and active community resources.

Public power means your bill stays local, and lower. The typical RMLD residential customer paid about $161 a month in 20...
10/23/2026

Public power means your bill stays local, and lower.

The typical RMLD residential customer paid about $161 a month in 2025. Comparable bills from investor-owned utilities ran $262 to $355.

We’re not-for-profit and locally owned, so we’re accountable to you, not shareholders. That means keeping costs low and reinvesting locally to benefit the communities we serve. That’s the power of being stronger together.

Help us keep local veterans warm this winter! 🧤🧦❄️RMLD is collecting NEW hats, gloves, socks and blankets to benefit loc...
10/21/2026

Help us keep local veterans warm this winter! 🧤🧦❄️

RMLD is collecting NEW hats, gloves, socks and blankets to benefit local veterans who have served our country and now need our support. 🦅🪖

Donations can be dropped off in the RMLD lobby at 230 Ash St., Reading, during regular business hours through November 5.

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us give back to those who have given so much to our communities!



All collected donations will be shared with our local veterans' service organization.

Public Power means incentives and programs built for you. 💸 🔋 In 2025, RMLD issued 638 rebates worth 1.2 million.Plus, w...
10/21/2026

Public Power means incentives and programs built for you. 💸 🔋

In 2025, RMLD issued 638 rebates worth 1.2 million.

Plus, we offer programs like Shred the Peak and Time-of-Use rates to help you save all year long.

As a community-owned, not-for-profit utility, RMLD reinvests locally to provide programs and services that benefit our customers. That’s why public power means we’re stronger together.

See what you qualify for at www.rmld.com/rebates.

TUESDAY TIP! 🍁Fall cleanup season is here! As you tackle leaves, yardwork and seasonal equipment, keep electrical safety...
10/20/2026

TUESDAY TIP! 🍁

Fall cleanup season is here! As you tackle leaves, yardwork and seasonal equipment, keep electrical safety in mind:

🍂 Keep dry leaves and debris away from outdoor outlets and lighting.
🍂 Inspect leaf blowers, snowblowers and other equipment before use.
🍂 Unplug battery chargers for equipment you’re finished using for the season.

Get more fall safety tips: https://buff.ly/A3Wkbft

Are you taking advantage of all the programs available to help your business save energy and money? 💡 📊 🏭️ Would you lik...
10/19/2026

Are you taking advantage of all the programs available to help your business save energy and money? 💡 📊 🏭️ Would you like to see a personalized energy report for your business?

Join RMLD and the Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce for a free Small Business Resources Workshop on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Presence&Co, 557 Main St. in Reading.

Learn about available RMLD rebates and incentives, connect with energy program specialists, discover practical energy-saving strategies, and hear how local businesses are reducing costs with help from RMLD programs. The Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce will also be on hand to answer questions and share valuable business resources.

This event is free, but registration is required to receive your personalized energy report.

Register today: https://buff.ly/ALMvW7u

Providing reliable service means delivering consistency and dependability every day.One way utilities measure reliabilit...
10/16/2026

Providing reliable service means delivering consistency and dependability every day.

One way utilities measure reliability is through the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), which tracks how often an RMLD customer experiences a power outage each year. In 2025, RMLD's SAIFI was just 0.48, meaning an RMLD customer experienced an average of fewer than one power outage during the year, even when major events* are included. That's well below the regional municipal utility average of 0.80 outages and the national average of 0.94 outages for similarly sized municipal electric providers.

Reliable service doesn't happen by accident. It happens when local employees, residents, businesses and communities work together toward a common goal. That's how we're .



* RMLD APPA major event (ME) threshold is 2.97 minutes. MEs for RMLD include outages greater than 2.97 minutes affecting at least 10% of customers.

One morning could change how your business handles energy costs. 💸 📊 💡 Join us for RMLD and the Reading North Reading Ch...
10/14/2026

One morning could change how your business handles energy costs. 💸 📊 💡

Join us for RMLD and the Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce for a free Business Resources Workshop on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Presence&Co (557 Main St., Reading). Learn how local businesses are reducing energy costs and discover opportunities to help your business save, too.

What you'll learn:

⚡️ A breakdown of RMLD rebates and incentives for your business
⚡️ Direct answers from RMLD energy program specialists
⚡️ Real examples from other business customers
⚡️ Registered customers will get a personalized breakdown of their energy use and recommendations for savings.

The workshop is free to attend. Registration is required.

Register here 👉️ https://buff.ly/j9jJoFa

Hello, Reading! 👋We're at Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community tonight, and we'd love to see you there!📅 T...
10/13/2026

Hello, Reading! 👋

We're at Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community tonight, and we'd love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 Reading Public Library
🔗 https://buff.ly/0vrcUD1

Stop by the RMLD table to meet the team, ask questions, and learn how public power powers our community. We'll be sharing energy-saving tips, information about rebates and incentives, and resources to help you make your home more efficient.

Whether you're new to town or have been a customer for years, come connect with us and discover all the ways RMLD is here to help. See you tonight! ⚡🏡

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230 Ash Street
Reading, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm

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