Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)

BELD, the Braintree Electric Light Department, is a public power utility owned by the community it serves, providing electricity to Braintree residents and businesses. Its stated priority is the customer: dependable power, fast response to outages, and help saving energy so residents can live and work in a clean environment while keeping money in their pockets. The utility also plays a role in local life well beyond keeping the lights on.

Residents can manage accounts and pay bills securely through the MyElectric portal. Rebates are available for energy-efficient purchases, and BELD shares guidance on solar power, heat pumps, and switching to electric cars. Homeowners planning energy improvements may qualify for zero-interest financing through a Massachusetts home loan program. In winter, customers receive a donation envelope with their January bills to support the Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund.

What to Know

• The Municipal Light Board meets regularly, and meetings are open to the public.
• BELD co-sponsors a summer concert series at Sunset Lake.
• The utility earned a Diamond designation for safety from the American Public Power Association.
• An annual report is available online for residents who want to review BELD’s performance.