Middleborough Gas & Electric Department

🌟 It's #MunicipalMonday! Today, we're excited to spotlight the exceptional teamwork between Middleborough Gas & Electric Department (MGED) and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant TMLP! 🌟 On March 22, 2024, these visionary municipal utilities co-hosted the enlightening Municipal Heat Pump Forum at Middleborough Town Hall, attracting over 200 eager participants. From residents and businesses to contractors and municipal leaders, attendees enjoyed insights from distinguished speakers. Notable guests like Senator Marc Pacheco shared their wisdom alongside industry experts including Alex Hofmann from the Beneficial Electrification League, Justin Bates from Abode Energy Management, and Kyle Holmberg from MGED. Their presentations delved into heat pump technology, energy efficiency, sustainability, and more, sparking invaluable discussions. Let's applaud Middleborough and Taunton for their collaboration and the enlightening contributions of these esteemed speakers! 💡 #PublicPower #Sustainability #CommunityLeaders #MiddleboroughMGED #TauntonTMLP Press Release Link: https://ow.ly/c7wJ50Raqp6

🌟 April is National Safe Digging Month! 🌟 At Northeast Public Power Association, we're proud to support #SafeDiggingMonth. Did you know that every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without calling 811 first? 🚧 It's a startling statistic that highlights the importance of safe digging practices. Calling 811 before you dig isn't just a good idea—it's the law in many states. This free service connects you to local one-call centers, ensuring that underground utilities like gas lines, water pipes, and telecommunications cables are marked before you break ground. ⚠️ Accidental damage to these utilities can lead to dangerous situations, including gas leaks and electrical outages. By following proper procedures and calling 811, we can prevent accidents and keep our communities safe. Let's work together to make every dig a safe one! Remember, #Call811 before you dig. It's the law, and it saves lives. 💡📞 . . . . . . . . #PublicPower #CommunityPowered #SafeDiggingMonth #Call811 #DigSafe #SafetyFirst #KnowWhatsBelow #UtilitySafety #UndergroundUtilities #811BeforeYouDig #PublicSafety #ConstructionSafety #InfrastructureProtection #DamagePrevention #SafetyAwareness #CommunitySafety #StaySafe

On Saturday, Alex Hofmann of Beneficial Electrification League addressed over 300 registrants to a standing room-only Heat Pump Forum organized by Middleborough Gas & Electric Department in Massachusetts. Heat pumps apparently don't only move heat from one place to another - they move people to spend a nice weekend day collaborating to increase adoption of innovative technology that can save consumers money. That's some good energy in that room!