Do you own, or are you planning to install, an electric vehicle charger, mini-split controller, electric hot water
heater, or home battery? Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint? The Home Energy Loss Prevention
Services (HELPS) Connected Homes Program may be right for you.
WiFi-connected devices make it easy and convenient to manage your energy use at home. By enrolling in the
HELPS Connected Homes Program, you agree to allow the HELPS program to make brief, limited adjustments to
your connected devices during times of peak electric demand. To thank you for participating, you will receive a
monthly monetary reward for each qualifying* device enrolled in the program.>
Click to view WMGLD's Connected Homes Virtual Presentation
The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund provides energy assistance to residents in temporary crisis who are struggling to pay their energy bills and do not qualify for federal or state energy funds.
A recent Federal regulation (49 CFR §192.383(d)) concerning gas pipeline safety requires the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department to notify its gas customers of their right to request installation of an Excess Flow Valve (EFV) on their existing gas service line.
WMGLD has been working hard to keep the public and our employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to our COVID-19 page for more information