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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. In 2000, after running a new hybrid fiber coax network throughout the town, the department began offering High-Speed Internet service to Braintree residents. Over the following years, that was expanded to include phone services to both residents and businesses in town.

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BELD’s seasonal office hours are 8 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our HelpDesk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 781.348.BELD (2353) More info

Configure your email

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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 Internet and Phone bills even faster, easier and more securely. Step-by-step instructions.

Municipal Light Board

The next Municipal Light Board meeting Tuesday June 15, 5 p.m..

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

Happy HallowEVn! Free activity book.

Click the button below to get the FREE Braintree Drives Electric EV Activity Book!
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Use space heaters with caution this winter

People often rely on electric space heaters to stay warm during the winter months. If used incorrectly, space heaters can pose serious risks.
Use space heaters only as a supplementary source of heat—they are not intended to replace your home’s heating system. They do provide heat quickly and run on electricity but they do come at a cost, you will notice a hike in your electric bills if you use one regularly to heat an area. If you are going to use one we recommend a thermostatically controlled unit or putting it on a separate timer and do not use one while you are out of the room.

What does it mean to be in a Public Power Community?

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From small towns to large cities, community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities power homes and businesses in 2,000 communities across the U.S. They safely provide reliable, low-cost electricity to more than 49 million Americans, while giving back to the communities they serve.

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Wireless problems? Check our WiFi Guide for help.

Doing it all from home these days? Feel like your wireless is slow or always losing connection? Here's a step-by-step guide to speed up your Internet!