Braintree Electric Light Department
About
Braintree Electric Light Department, known as BELD, is the town’s community-owned public power utility, generating and delivering electricity to homes and businesses in Braintree. As a municipal utility it is owned by the community it serves, and it emphasizes reliable service with quick response to outages and routine maintenance. Customers can monitor their usage and pay bills through the online MyElectric portal.
Energy savings are a major focus. BELD offers rebates on energy-efficient purchases and promotes solar power, heat pumps, and electric vehicles through its Braintree Drives Electric program. Eligible homeowners can also tap 0 percent financing for home energy upgrades through a state program. Beyond utility service, BELD supports community life by sponsoring events such as the Nelson Chin Summer Concert Series at Sunset Lake and collecting donations for the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund.
What to Know
- BELD received Diamond-level recognition in the American Public Power Association’s 2025 Safety Awards of Excellence.
- Municipal Light Board meetings are open to the public.
- An annual report on BELD’s operations is published online.
- The utility is a member of both the Braintree and South Shore chambers of commerce.
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