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Reading Municipal Light Department Since 1894, RMLD has been a locally owned, not‑for‑profit municipal electric utility in Massachusetts.

We proudly serve Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center with reliable, low‑cost power, and active community resources.

Providing reliable service means delivering consistency and dependability every day.One way utilities measure reliabilit...
10/16/2026

Providing reliable service means delivering consistency and dependability every day.

One way utilities measure reliability is through the System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), which tracks how often an RMLD customer experiences a power outage each year. In 2025, RMLD's SAIFI was just 0.48, meaning an RMLD customer experienced an average of fewer than one power outage during the year, even when major events* are included. That's well below the regional municipal utility average of 0.80 outages and the national average of 0.94 outages for similarly sized municipal electric providers.

Reliable service doesn't happen by accident. It happens when local employees, residents, businesses and communities work together toward a common goal. That's how we're .



* RMLD APPA major event (ME) threshold is 2.97 minutes. MEs for RMLD include outages greater than 2.97 minutes affecting at least 10% of customers.

One morning could change how your business handles energy costs. 💸 📊 💡 Join us for RMLD and the Reading North Reading Ch...
10/14/2026

One morning could change how your business handles energy costs. 💸 📊 💡

Join us for RMLD and the Reading North Reading Chamber of Commerce for a free Business Resources Workshop on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Presence&Co (557 Main St., Reading). Learn how local businesses are reducing energy costs and discover opportunities to help your business save, too.

What you'll learn:

⚡️ A breakdown of RMLD rebates and incentives for your business
⚡️ Direct answers from RMLD energy program specialists
⚡️ Real examples from other business customers
⚡️ Registered customers will get a personalized breakdown of their energy use and recommendations for savings.

The workshop is free to attend. Registration is required.

Register here 👉️ https://buff.ly/j9jJoFa

Hello, Reading! 👋We're at Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community tonight, and we'd love to see you there!📅 T...
10/13/2026

Hello, Reading! 👋

We're at Connected Reading: An Open House for Our Community tonight, and we'd love to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 Reading Public Library
🔗 https://buff.ly/0vrcUD1

Stop by the RMLD table to meet the team, ask questions, and learn how public power powers our community. We'll be sharing energy-saving tips, information about rebates and incentives, and resources to help you make your home more efficient.

Whether you're new to town or have been a customer for years, come connect with us and discover all the ways RMLD is here to help. See you tonight! ⚡🏡

RMLD offices and the Customer Service Lobby are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' D...
10/12/2026

RMLD offices and the Customer Service Lobby are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 13. 🎃 💡

RMLD honors the diverse histories, cultures and contributions recognized on this day and wishes our customers and communities a safe holiday.

⚡️ While our offices are closed, RMLD crews remain available to respond to power outages and electrical emergencies. If you see a downed power line or damaged electrical equipment, call 781-942-6598 or 781-944-1340 immediately. Do not approach the area and stay at least 35 feet away. ⚡️

What a great way to celebrate Public Power Week! 💙💡🎉 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our annual Open House to explo...
10/09/2026

What a great way to celebrate Public Power Week! 💙💡🎉

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our annual Open House to explore, learn, and connect with us. From hands-on activities and demonstrations to great food and family fun, it was a fantastic afternoon celebrating the power of community.

We loved seeing so many smiling faces enjoying the day's activities! A huge thank you to our amazing vendors and local organizations who helped make it all possible, including Bruce's Fun Company, Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Co., Calareso's Farm Stand & Garden Center, Cupcake City-Reading, John Doherty/Caricatures Etcetera, Making Magic Character Performers, Party Central Inc., and Swissbakers. Thank you as well to our partners, Abode Energy Management, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC), Reading Climate Action Committee, and Tangent/Milton CAT. A special shoutout to the Reading Memorial High School Climate Action Club volunteers, who did a fantastic job helping throughout the event and welcoming attendees.

RMLD staff enjoyed connecting with attendees to share how electricity powers our community safely every day. ⚡

We're proud to be and grateful for the strong partnerships that help make our communities . Check out some of our favorite moments below!

A big thank you 🎉 to the amazing community partners who joined us for our open house yesterday! We're grateful for the s...
10/09/2026

A big thank you 🎉 to the amazing community partners who joined us for our open house yesterday! We're grateful for the support of Call 811 Before You Dig, Abode Energy Management, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company - MMWEC, the Reading Climate Advisory Committee, and Tangent Energy Solutions (Milton CAT) 🔋 💡 ⚡️

A special shout out to our friends at Reading Massachusetts Police Department who were unable to attend, but who continue to serve and protect through challenging situations! We are grateful for you!

Stay tuned for some open house highlights!

Beginning Tuesday, October 13, the RMLD front lobby and customer service hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m...
10/09/2026

Beginning Tuesday, October 13, the RMLD front lobby and customer service hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customer service team members will be on hand during these hours to assist customers with account needs in-person or by phone.

Outside of the open lobby hours, customers can still check account status, review energy use, check for and report outages, pay bills, and more at www.rmld.com/

The RMLD Open House is today! Stop by from 3 to 6 p.m. at 230 Ash Street, Reading.✅️ Friendly reminder, the RMLD front l...
10/08/2026

The RMLD Open House is today! Stop by from 3 to 6 p.m. at 230 Ash Street, Reading.

✅️ Friendly reminder, the RMLD front lobby will be closed starting at 1 p.m. today. The lobby will reopen on Tuesday 10/13 and will begin new hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10/07/2026

One more day... we can't wait!

🧁 Enjoy treats from Cupcake City-Reading and swissbäkers

🚓 Visit the Reading Massachusetts Police Department table to see one of our furry canine officers!

👸 Catch spooky appearances by the Sanderson Sisters from 4 to 6 p.m.

🎈 And don't miss face painting, balloon art, pumpkin painting, lineworker demonstrations, caricatures, electricity and metering demos, and more!

See you tomorrow from 3 to 6 p.m. at 230 Ash Street., Reading

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230 Ash Street
Reading, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm

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