Sustainability 

As written in the 2019 Master Plan, Sherborn's goal for environmental sustainability is that "Sherborn’s clean water sources, forest ecosystems and biodiversity, scenic open spaces and agricultural heritage will be actively protected, maintained and improved to support the health and quality of life of Sherborn residents and environmental health throughout the region."

Click on the columns on the left to learn more about how both the town and residents like you can act sustainably to protect our environment.

News

Need help understanding or paying your energy bill this winter?

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council has assembled the Winter Energy Price Spike Toolkit to summarize all the local ways you can lower or discount your energy bill. Click here to read their guidance on Eversource's discount rates, free Mass Save energy efficiency upgrades, municipal electricity aggregation programs like Sherborn Power Choice, and more.

NEW 23% Eversource discount for heat pumps and mini splits!

Do you have a heat pump or mini split? They are efficient electric units that can heat and cool your home, with or without ducts! From November to April, homes with heat pumps qualify for a lower electricity transmission & distribution cost. 

On your bill, the new rate "R1HP" or "R2HP" should make these changes:

Click here to learn more about how to easily apply online or by mail.

GOOD NEWS: Clean energy in Sherborn is more affordable!

Eversource's Basic Service prices are increasing, making Sherborn Power Choice the cheaper and cleaner option.

Eversource's new residential price is 14.884 cents per kilowatt hour, while residents enrolled in the Sherborn Power Choice Standard plan pay 0.838 cents less. This price of 14.046 ¢/kWh is fixed until June 2026, unlike Eversource prices, which are fixed through January 31, 2026 -- savings beyond that date cannot be guaranteed.

This supply is comprised of Eversource's required 63% wind, solar, landfill gas, nuclear, hydroelectricity, and waste combustion, plus an extra 50% wind and solar sources.

Click here to sign up for Sherborn Power Choice!

Keep up with sustainability in Sherborn by clicking here to sign up for the Energy and Sustainability Committee Newsletter! To catch up on previous editions, click here.