Lobbying
Unitil is second only to NSTAR in their lobbying expenditures. See the chart, from the Secretary of State's office by way of Channel 5, for a breakdown.
DPU Rate Hike Decision
Although the DPU granted Unitil a rate increase, the amount was slashed. For more information, see the DPU report.
Rate Comparison
This chart from Groton Electric's web site compares rates from munis and investor-owned utilities for a house that uses 750 kWh of electricity per month. Notice where Fitchburg Gas and Electric (d/b/a Unitil) ranks.
Unitil Management Audit Report
Click here to see the April 13 management audit report prepared for the DPU.
Who We Are
We are a group of area residents who have come together to explore and promote effective change from our current utility provider, Unitil.
Do you remember the ice storm of December 2008? If you live in Unitil's service area—Ashby, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, or Townsend—you probably can't forget. Generators, fireplaces, flashlights, and a complete lack of information from our electric utility were our constant companions.
And, ironically, this was not the first time. We lost power for an extended period in December 1996, and there was no communication then, either. Our desire for change has grown, not just from the devastation of the storm of 2008, but also with continuing business practices that include regular blue sky outages, overestimated bills, and the second highest electric rates in the country.
If You Have a Problem with Unitil
If you have a problem such as an interruption of service, a billing issue, or an unusual meter reading, do this:
- Contact Unitil at 888-301-7700 and try to resolve the issue.
- File a complaint with the Department of Public Utilities.
Join the Get Rid of Unitil Yahoo! Group
Click to join GetRidOfUnitil