Belmont Light recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: November 1, 2019

Belmont Light has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service. Chris Van Dokkumburg, Planning Analyst at ‎Holland Board of Public Works and […]

Public Power Week – October 6-12, 2019

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: October 8, 2019

Along with 2,000 other public power utilities across 49 U.S. states and territories, Belmont is celebrating Public Power Week during the week of October 6-12, 2019. The week is recognized annually as a way to recognize the benefits of community-owned public power utilities over investor-owned utilities. Compared to investor-owned utilities, public power utilities like Belmont […]

Changes Coming to Online Payments September 9th

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: August 8, 2019

What is happening:  Belmont Light is switching our online payment vendor in an effort to combine our customer portals and make managing your account easier. Customers will now be able to pay and access account information through SmartHub.  We are also discontinuing Invoice Cloud as a means for Electric and Water bill payments. When:  September […]

Biennial Customer Survey Kicks Off Wednesday, June 19th

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: June 19, 2019

On Wednesday, June 19th, Belmont Light will kick off a customer survey through our partner, GreatBlue Research, Inc. Belmont Light conducts a customer survey every other year in order to gauge the customer experience and inform the direction of our energy programming and communication strategy. GreatBlue Research will conduct a phone interview poll, followed by […]

Belmont Light Offers New Solar Rebates to Customers

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: May 17, 2019

Starting May 20th, Belmont Lightwill begin accepting applications for a new rebate program for customers who want to install solar panels for their homes or businesses. As part of the Municipal Light Solar Rebate Program (MLP Solar Rebate Program), Belmont Light has pledged $100,000, which the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will match, for a […]

Municipal Light Board Accepting Applications for Appointments to Light Board Advisory Committee

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: April 30, 2019

The Municipal Light Board (MLB) is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Light Board Advisory Committee (LBAC).  The LBAC is charged with advising and supporting the MLB and Belmont Light on issues and opportunities pertaining to Belmont Light, including strategic planning, operational programs, rate setting, purchase power arrangements, climate action goals, […]

Statement on Power Outages April 23-24, 2019

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: April 25, 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 9:24 pm, an underground cable failure on the Lower Common circuit caused 500 customers between Waverley Square and Common Street to lose power.  The cable failure was due to aging infrastructure which was slated for replacement as part of Belmont Light’s system upgrade project.  Customers in the affected area […]

HeatSmart Belmont – Meet the Installer Event

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: April 22, 2019

HeatSmart Belmont is underway! Come meet the selected community installer, Muirfield Mechanical, learn more about the campaign and find out all of the benefits that come with converting your home to clean, air-sourced heating and cooling. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019Time: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.Location: Beech Street Center, 266 Beech StreetMore information: Click here. Have […]

Belmont Light receives national recognition for reliability, response times

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: March 21, 2019

Belmont Light has been awarded the Certificate for Excellence in Reliability for the year 2018 by the American Public Power Association (APPA), marking the third time in four years that the local utility has been honored with the distinction.  The award is given yearly by APPA to utilities who achieve exceptionally high reliability rates compared […]

Belmont Light Announces Base Rate Adjustments

Category: Uncategorized   |   Posted On: February 21, 2019

During its meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019, the Belmont Municipal Light Board voted to approve a modest rate adjustment plan for Belmont Light customers to go into effect on March 1, 2019.  This marks the first base rate revision for Belmont Light since June 2014. The total impact to customers across all rate classes […]