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SMLD Installs AMI Meters
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Thursday, September 2, 2010 the Sterling Municipal Light Department
(SMLD) will continue installing meters for our Advanced Meter Interface
(AMI). These installations
will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; weather
permitting.
Not every resident on each street will get an upgrade on these days!
On average and weather permitting, the SMLD upgrades about 48 meters a
day. You will receive a
letter days in advance of the meter install if you are scheduled for an
upgrade. If you do not
receive an upgrade on a scheduled day, the SMLD will return to your street
in approximately 30 days. This
schedule is maintained to allow for the proper checks and balances for a
smooth integration. Meter
installations are planned into 2011 and include the upgrade for every
residential meter.
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SMLD's Voluntary Reduction Of
Electricity Usage
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Pay SMLD Utility Bills On-line
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Multiple times during the year when peak energy
usage is at the community’s highest, the SMLD calls upon its customer
base to ask them to reduce their electricity usage. “Why should I
reduce my usage?” you might ask. It is a voluntary step and every
little bit helps. If everyone attempts to cut down on their
consumption of electricity during peak energy usage times, then on the
whole the community can reduce its usage of electricity when our draw is
the highest.
This means that the SMLD may not have to purchase
electricity at this peak time therefore, the SMLD would not have to
increase its operating costs. In addition, the reduction in the
consumption of electricity reduces pollution and that is a win-win
solution.
The SMLD will inform its customers via its Web site
and the Sterling-Lancaster Community Television (SLCT) when the days and
times of peak energy usage will occur so that customers can proactively
choose to reduce their electricity usage. Your voluntary reduction
is much appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact SMLD
Customer Service at 978-422-8267. |
On-line and credit card payments are available at the SMLD.
Our customers have long asked for this and we
are excited to offer it. On-line payments are safe and convenient
and can help you to take advantage of your early-payment discount option
if applicable. You can access the ability to make payments any time,
24/7 and even make payments to multiple accounts with ease.
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About Us
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The SMLD is a progressive public power utility located 10 miles NNE of Worcester,
Massachusetts in the Town of Sterling. Our primary building was originally the
1883 Sterling High School. Presently we are in our hundredth year of business and
we have more than 3,700 residential, commercial, municipal and industrial
customers.
Our customers are fed power through approximately 160 miles of
distribution lines. The SMLD is a member of ISO New England and a wholesale aggregator of power
with power purchases from generation throughout New England and New York. Our power
supply consists of an extremely clean portfolio of separate power agreements with Baltic Mills
Hydro, Carbolon Cogeneration, Contoocook Hydro, Integrys Energy Services,
ISO NE Energy Market, MMWEC, Mechanicsville Hydro, Methuen Falls Hydro, Millstone III,
PASNY, Seabrook and Stony Brook combined cycle units. In
addition, starting in March 2010, Centennial Falls Hydro Electric Facility
and future renewable options are being reviewed for participation.
The
Sterling Municipal Light Department’s mission is to provide smooth, clean,
reliable power at a reasonable price while staying abreast of society’s
technological advances for the benefit of its customers.
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Contact Information
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- Telephone
- 978-422-8267
- FAX
- 978-422-8054
- Postal address
- 50 Main Street, Sterling, MA 01564
- Electronic mail
- General Information: customerservice@energysterling.com
Customer Support: customerservice@energysterling.com
Webmaster: webmaster@energysterling.com
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