Marblehead Municipal Light Department

09/04/2026

Reminder: MMLD LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

The Marblehead Municipal Light Department will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe and honor the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, at 7:30am.

Have a very safe holiday weekend!

If you experience an outage while our offices are closed, please report it to our emergency number: (781) 631-0240.

09/04/2026

The September issue of The Lightkeeper is here!

In this issue, we look back at a busy summer, share the latest progress at the Village 13 Substation, highlight he new Z loan program from DOER, learn how to navigate home assessments with the aid of an energy coach, and show you how to quickly check your MMLD account balance.

Stay connected with the latest news, projects, programs, and helpful tips from MMLD.

Read the September issue:
https://mailchi.mp/d51fef12babf/the-lightkeeper-news-updates-from-mmld-10549132?e=ac1f1cc41d

09/04/2026

Planning improvements to your Marblehead home? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Z-Loan Program is now live!

Marblehead homeowners and owners of multifamily properties with two to four units may qualify for up to $25,000 in 0% interest financing, with repayment terms of up to five years. Eligible improvements include heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, weatherization, insulation, and certain pre-weatherization work.

Interested? Follow the link below to apply and view the list of approved lenders.

https://myz-loan.com/landingpage

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/doer-mlp-z-loan -lenders

Learn about DOER's zero-interest loan program for municipal light plant customers

09/04/2026

Most of you guessed this week’s trivia question correctly! It is indeed the Abbott Hall clock tower. The trivia photo was taken from inside the tower, from a little known access point above the bell shown here.

Thanks for playing! We’ll try to stump you once again next week.

09/02/2026

Watts Up, Marblehead? ⚡

We’ve had a lot of fun over the last few months trying to stump you with our weekly trivia, but this week we decided to change things up!

Our Distribution Manager recently snapped this photo from a certain vantage point here in Marblehead. Think you know where it was taken?

Take a close look, drop your guess in the comments, and we’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!

09/01/2026

MMLD LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

The Marblehead Municipal Light Department will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe and honor the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, at 7:30am. Have a very safe holiday weekend!

If you experience an outage while our offices are closed, please report it to our emergency number: (781) 631-0240.

08/31/2026

What a view!

Check out this beautiful shot of our harbor as captured by our Distribution Manager, Greg Chane, during his flight back from Minneosta.

08/28/2026

🏡 ATTENTION: Coming Monday: The New Z-Loan Program

Beginning August 31, Marblehead residents will be able to apply for affordable financing for qualifying home energy improvements including heat pumps, insulation, heat-pump water heaters and certain pre-weatherization repairs.

Through the DOER Z-Loan Program, eligible homeowners may finance up to $25,000 per property, with repayment terms of up to five years.

The online application will be available beginning Monday. In the meantime, customers with questions may contact [email protected].

More information and application details are coming soon!

08/27/2026

Thursday Meter Check: Take a Look Before Trouble Starts

When was the last time you checked your electric meter enclosure? Taking a few minutes to inspect it at least once a year can help catch problems before they become safety hazards or costly repairs.

Keep an eye out for:

Rust or corrosion
Cracks or broken parts
Signs of water or moisture damage
Any other visible deterioration

If your meter enclosure looks like either of the examples shown, do not touch or open it. Contact a licensed electrician as soon as possible to have it inspected and replaced. Please note that MMLD cannot recommend a particular electrician.

Not sure where your meter is? If your electric service comes from a utility pole, follow the wires to your house and then down the exterior wall. You can also check around the perimeter of your home or call us for assistance.

A damaged meter enclosure can allow water to enter, creating a potential safety risk and damaging electrical equipment.

Questions? Contact the MMLD Meter Department at 781-631-5600.

08/26/2026

⚡ Apparently, we’re making these Trivia Tuesday questions too easy--everyone but one person got it right!

The correct answer is B. The current decreases.

When electricity is transmitted at a higher voltage, less current is needed to deliver the same amount of power. Lower current also means less energy is lost as heat along the way, making high-voltage transmission more efficient.

Thanks to everyone who participated! We may have to make next week’s question a little tougher.