Laconia

Community Choice Aggregation in NH:

Local Control, Real Impact

The City of Laconia is pleased to introduce its first electricity supply program, Laconia Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), to help reduce electricity costs and offer budget certainty to the ratepayers of the town. The Laconia CCA program enables the city to come together and buy electricity as a group, aiming to offer residents and local businesses more stable, competitive rates, and an alternative to Eversource Default Service.

How the Program Works

City of Laconia selects a Program Supplier (First Point Power) through a competitive process → Utility (Eversource) continues delivery & billing → Eligible Consumers are enrolled by default unless they opt-out.

  • Eligible Consumers are residential and business consumers taking default energy service from the utility (and not currently with a competitive supplier).
  • Eligible Consumers will be enrolled unless they affirmatively opt-out during the Opt-Out Notice Period.
  • Consumers currently taking supply from a competitive supplier are not automatically enrolled unless they voluntarily opt-in.
  • Participation is voluntary, and participating consumers retain the right to opt-out without penalty.
For program enrollment changes, please use the Opt-In/Opt-Out form above. The Contact Us form is only for general inquiries.

PROGRAM HISTORY: Laconia Community Power Launch

 



Aggregation Committee Established

Laconia City Council votes to establish a Municipal Aggregation Committee.

Public Input Session #1

Public input session held on the aggregation plan.

Public Input Session #2

Second public input session held on the aggregation plan.

City Council Approves Plan

Laconia City Council approves the Laconia Electric Aggregation Plan.

PUC Plan Approval

Laconia CCA plan approved by NH PUC.

Supplier Contract Awarded

Executed final agreement with Direct Energy Services, LLC (NH PUC License #: DE 25-013)

PUC & Utility Notified

The PUC and Eversource were notified of the aggregation for April 1.

CCA FAQ Video Filmed

Filmed the Laconia CCA FAQ video.

Laconia CCA Website Launched

Program details published on the Laconia CCA website. (hosted by Freedom Energy).

Opt-Out Mailer Distributed

Opt-out mailer distributed to eligible Laconia residents and businesses.

Official Opt-Out Period

Customers may opt-out during the official window. Deadline: March 27.

Public Information Session

Laconia City Hall at 6:00 PM
45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246

Opt-OutDEADLINE

Opt-out by March 27, 2026 to remain on Eversource Default Service.

Program START

Laconia CCA supply begins for enrolled accounts.

CURRENT & UPCOMING: 2026–2027 Community Power Renewal



Renewal Agreement Signed

The City of Laconia executed a new electricity supply agreement with
First Point Power for the continuation of Laconia’s CCA Program.


Mailers Distributed to Non-CCA Program Participants

Opt-out mailers are sent to eligible Laconia residents and businesses who
currently are not Laconia CCA Program participants.


Official Opt-Out Period

Non-CCA Program participants who receive the October 26 opt-out notification letter may opt out during the official window.


Opt-Out Deadline

Non-CCA Program participants need to opt out by November 25 to remain on Eversource Default Service.


Program Renewal BEGINS

The renewed Laconia Community Power program begins with First Point Power at a fixed rate of $0.13699 per kWh for a 12-month term through October 31, 2027. No action is required for current Laconia CCA Program participants.


New Participants Begin Service

Non-CCA Program participants who join the program after receiving the October 26 letter begin service with their first meter read in December.

Enrollment, Opt-Out & Opt-In

How to Opt-out

Opt-out by November 25, 2026, in order to enroll by your first meter read date. You may opt-out or opt-in at any time. Changes take effect on your next meter read.

  1. Mail the opt-out postcard included with your notification letter.
  2. Call First Point Power at (888) 875-1711
  3. Visit: Opt-In/Opt-Out Form

How to Opt-In (if you have a third-party supplier or opted out)

  1. Call First Point Power at (888) 875-1711, or
  2. Visit: Opt-In/Opt-Out Form

Note: If you already have a competitive electricity supplier, you will not be automatically enrolled. You can opt-in at any time (check for any early termination fees with your current supplier).

Eversource Default Service Laconia CCA
Rate $0.11303 per kWh (2/1/26 – 7/31/26)

 

$0.14009 per kWh (8/1/26 – 1/31/27)

 $0.10286 per kWh (4/1/26 – 10/31/26)

 

$0.13699 per kWh (11/1/2026 – 10/31/2027)
Renewable Energy Content Meets NH Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements (25.2% in 2026 and 2027) Meets NH Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements (25.2% in 2026 and 2027)

The Laconia CCA offers a 12‑month electricity supply rate of $0.13699 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from November 2026 through November 2027, compared to Eversource’s current default service rate of $0.14009 per kWh effective August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Based on the current utility rate, the Laconia CCA rate is $0.00310 per kWh lower. Program prices apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read.

 

Program Details & Resources

Program Manager

Freedom Energy Logistics

Supplier

First Point Power

NH PUC License # DM 17-044

Utility

Eversource NH

Info Session

Held on March 12, 2026 

 

Renewable Information

Tap to learn how Laconia CCA meets NH RPS and future green options.

Laconia’s CCA supply will meet or exceed the New Hampshire Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements. Optional higher-renewable products (50% and 100%) may be offered in the future.

Your Bill

Tap to learn more about your bill.

You will keep getting one bill from Eversource NH. Delivery, outages, and meter readings stay with Eversource. The only change is on the Supply Services line: it will show First Point Power and the CCA rate. All other charges and payment methods remain the same.
Your Bill

Frequently Asked CCA Questions 

What is Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)?
CCA is a municipal program designed to promote consumer interests in
competitive electricity supply markets by aggregating eligible consumers
and negotiating supply terms and pricing.
Will I still receive a bill from Eversource?
Yes. Utility delivery, billing, and outage response remain with Eversource.
The program affects supply charges only.
Can I opt out later?
Yes. You may opt out at any time without fees or penalties; the change
takes effect on your next meter read.
What happens if I already have a third-party supplier?
You will not be automatically enrolled and will remain with your current
supplier. You can opt in to the aggregation at any time; check your
current contract for any early termination fees.
FAQs pdf

Special Cases & Important Notes

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Tax-Exempt Customers
Your tax-exempt status remains unchanged. Provide your exemption certificate to
First Point Power so it applies to the supply portion of your bill.
Budget Billing (Budget Plans)
Eversource maintains budget billing for the delivery portion.
The supply portion from First Point Power appears at the contracted per-kWh rate.
Net Metering (Solar)
If you export electricity to the grid, Eversource may not credit exports while enrolled in the CCA program.
Net metering customers are advised to opt out.
Already with a Competitive Supplier
You won’t be automatically enrolled. You may opt in at any time; check your current supplier contract
for any early termination fees. The CCA has no enrollment or exit fees.
Solar & Community Solar Customers
If you participate in solar or community solar programs, review potential impacts before enrolling in the CCA program.
Energy Assistance (EAP) Customers
You will continue receiving your existing energy assistance benefits.
Competitive Supply Customers
Customers currently receiving supply from a competitive supplier should not be impacted by the Merrimack CCA.
You will not be automatically enrolled unless you return to default supply.

Contacts for More Information