An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to amend its community choice aggregation plan

This bill authorizes the town of Brookline to update its Community Choice Aggregation program, allowing the town to manage electricity supply for residents and businesses. The legislation permits the town to charge small fees on electricity bills to fund local solar projects, energy storage, and infrastructure upgrades, as well as to offer time-of-use rates and discounts for electric vehicle charging. Participation in the updated plan will be automatic for current customers, but residents have the right to opt out within 180 days and return to standard utility service. The town must still follow a specific process involving a town meeting vote and a public hearing with the state utility department before the changes take effect.