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Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) is one of 41 municipal light departments organized under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 164, and one of more than 2,200 municipally owned light departments in the country. BELD is recognized locally and nationally as an innovator in technology and new services.

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BELD’s seasonal office hours are 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our HelpDesk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 781.348.BELD (2353) More info

Customer|Connect

Braintree Electric wants to help you learn how you can conserve energy… and dollars! BELD’s new electricity usage portal displays the data gathered by your recently installed advanced meter. Learn more

Ask our Energy Advisor

Got energy questions? Contact our Energy Advisor Hotline at 781.348.1032. The Energy Advisor will spend the time necessary to explain in simple, understandable terms the information you're looking for. Learn more

Solar programs

It seems like everyone is touting the benefits of power from the sun these days. Here in Braintree, several of BELD’s residential and commercial customers have photovoltaic (PV) systems. Learn more

Braintree Drives Electric

Plug-in electric cars are fast, fun, affordable, and efficient. Compared to gasoline vehicles, EV maintenance is cheaper and simpler, and with the cars cost less to operate. Now is the time to make the switch. Learn more

Online BillPay/Paperless

Our online payment system allows you to pay your BELD electric bills even faster, easier and more securely. Step-by-step instructions.

Municipal Light Board

The next Municipal Light Board meeting is Tuesday, September 20 at 5:00 pm.

Our meetings are open to the public and held in the BELD Board Room at 150 Potter Road, Braintree, MA 02184.

Heat Pump 101 Webinar with BELD

Considering a heat pump? Not sure if it’s right for you?

Be sure and tune into our Heat Pump 101 webinar to learn everything you need to know.

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What is net neutrality? Why should Braintree Internet users care?

It may not be the hottest topic in the tech world, but net neutrality is a big deal for Braintree’s Internet users who care about consumer choice and free speech.

What is net neutrality?

Net neutrality is the idea that Internet Service Providers (ISP) and the government should treat all Internet traffic equally.

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Drive Electric Earth Day; Bright Ideas date correction. 4.22.21

Read more about Drive Electric Earth Day; Bright Ideas date correction. 4.22.21

Sorry, but Bright Ideas listed the Drive Electric Earth Day for Monday, April 22, It's actually Thursday, April 22. Sorry for the confusion.

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BELD receives exceptional electric reliability award for 2020

Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2020. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.