Commission Addresses Valley Green Energy Pricing Restructuring
Northampton's Energy Commission discussed renewable energy strategy as Valley Green Energy dropped its standard product. Valley Green Energy no longer offers its standard renewable energy option due to wind supply constraints, though the 100 percent option remains available at a higher price still
Energy & Sustainability Commission · Meeting of August 11, 2026
Northampton's Energy Commission discussed renewable energy strategy as Valley Green Energy dropped its standard product. Valley Green Energy no longer offers its standard renewable energy option due to wind supply constraints, though the 100 percent option remains available at a higher price still lower than National Grid, according to Ben Weil, Director of Climate Action and Project Administration. The commission discussed strategies to increase local solar production through virtual power purchase agreements for municipal buildings and required solar on new construction.
The city received interconnection authorization for the Jackson Street School solar canopy.
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Source: the Energy & Sustainability Commission meeting of August 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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