Salem

Community Choice Aggregation in NH:

Local Control, Real Impact

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

How the Program Works

Town of Salem selects a supplier (First Point Power)
→ Utility (Liberty) continues delivery & billing
→ You (Resident/Business) are enrolled by default unless you opt out

  • Default Service customers will receive a notification letter and be automatically enrolled unless they opt out by October 31, 2025.
  • Participation is voluntary; you may opt out any time with no fee (effective on your next meter read).
  • Liberty continues to deliver electricity, maintain lines, respond to outages, and send one bill.
For program enrollment changes, please use the Opt-In/Opt-Out form above. The Contact Us form is only for general inquiries.


Town Meeting Vote Approved CCA

More than 83% of Salem voters approved the CCA.
Freedom Energy Logistics selected to manage the program.

PUC Plan Approval

Salem CCA plan approved by NH PUC.

Supplier Contract Awarded

First Point Power (PUC license #: PUC DM 17-044).

Salem CCA Website LAUNCH

Program details published on the Salem CCA website.

Notification Letters mailed

Opt-out notifications mailed to eligible residents.

Town Informational Meeting

Salem High School Media Center, 44 Geremonty Dr, Salem, NH 03079. The session will answer questions to help residents make informed decisions.

Opt-Out DEADLINE

Opt out by Oct 31, 2025 to remain on Liberty Default Service.

Program START

Salem CCA supply begins for enrolled accounts.

Enrollment, Opt-Out & Opt-In

How to Opt out

Residents will be automatically enrolled unless they choose to opt out before October 31, 2025. Opting out later is allowed at any time with no penalty.

  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).

Liberty Default Service Salem’s CCA
Rate $0.124 per kWh $0.11180 per kWh
Renewable Energy Content Meets NH Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements (25.2% in 2025) Meets NH Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements (25.2% in 2025)
Duration Until February 2026 24 months

Program prices apply to service beginning and ending on the days of the month that your meter is read. The Salem CCA offers a 24-month rate of $0.11180 per kilowatt hour (kWh), compared to Liberty’s rate of $0.124 until February 2026.

Program Details & Resources

Program Manager

Freedom Energy Logistics

Supplier

First Point Power

NH PUC License #:DM 17-044

Utility

Liberty: Delivery & Billing

Info Session

Thu, Oct 9, 2025 – 7:00 PM

Salem HS Media Center

44 Geremonty Dr, Salem, NH

Renewable Information

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

Salem's CCA supply meets NH's RPS requirements (25.2% in 2025) through qualifying renewables/RECs. Future options may include 50% or 100% renewable products in addition to the default supply.

Your Bill

Tap to learn more about your bill.

You will keep getting one bill from Liberty. Delivery, outages, and meter reading stay with Liberty. 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 allows cities/towns to purchase electricity in bulk on behalf of residents to secure better rates.
Will I still receive a bill from Liberty?
Yes. Liberty will continue to send your electricity bill and provide delivery service. The Supply Services line will show the Salem CCA supplier and rate.
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

  • 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): Liberty 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 to the grid, Liberty will not credit exports while enrolled in the CCA program. Net consumers (use > generate annually) may still benefit; net producers (generate > use annually) 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 contract for any early termination fees. The CCA has no enrollment or exit fees.
  • Net Metering Customers: Liberty will not credit exports; opt-out is advised.
  • Solar & Community Solar Customers: Review potential impacts before participating.
  • Energy Assistance (EAP) Customers: You will continue receiving existing benefits.
  • Competitive Supply Customers: Must opt out to retain your current supplier.

“Launching our Community Choice Aggregation program marks a major milestone for Salem. This initiative empowers us to deliver real cost savings for our residents and small businesses—at a time when energy prices continue to fluctuate statewide. With one of the most competitive rates in New Hampshire, we’re proud to lead on affordability, transparency, and local energy choice. This program is part of a broader effort to make Salem not only a great place to live and do business, but a resilient and forward-thinking community.”

— Joe Devine, Town Manager, Town of Salem

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