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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

My Electric portal

The My Electric portal is the fast, easy way to monitor all your electric usage—and you can pay your bill while you are at it. 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. Register your account today.

Municipal Light Board

The next Municipal Light Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 6, 2022, 5:00 p.m.

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

BELD ANNOUNCES MASSACHUSETTS GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND OPEN

BRAINTREE ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT (BELD) ANNOUNCES MASSACHUSETTS GOOD NEIGHBOR ENERGY FUND OPEN

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Prepare for winter storms

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Our crews work around the clock in difficult conditions to restore your power as quickly as possible when winter storms cause outages. We hope these tips help you better manage while we work to get your lights back on.

Solar program rebate extension

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has partnered with the Massachusetts Municipal Electric Cooperative and Energy New England, and are extending the rebate program for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in Braintree. DOER and BELD will offer rebates of $1.20 per watt, up to 50% of system costs, on installations of 25 kW DC or less. DOER and BELD will each prov