The Town of Salem, NH, Freedom Energy Logistics (Freedom Energy), and Colonial Power Group (CPG) are pleased to announce that Salem has entered into an agreement with First Point Power to procure its first Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) contract. Beginning this November, Salem residents currently on default service (Liberty Utilities) will have the option to benefit from the Town’s CCA rate of $0.11138 per kilowatt hour (kWh).
Liberty has announced that its new default service rate for the winter will be $0.124 per kWh, effective in August. With a rate of $0.11138 per kWh, the Salem Community Choice Aggregation program will provide an initial savings of $0.011 per kWh (roughly 10%), resulting in an estimated community savings of nearly $825,000 over the first three months.
| Salem CCA Program Rate (Nov 2025 – Nov 2027) | Liberty Rate (Aug 2025 – Jan 2026) | Initial Savings |
|---|---|---|
| $0.1138 per kWh | $0.124 per kWh | $0.011 per kWh (~10% savings) |
| *Note: The Salem CCA program rate is locked at this rate from November 2025 – November 2027. | *Note: Liberty rates are subject to change every 6 months. | In just the first 3 months of program launch, the Salem community-wide savings is over $825,000. |
“Launching our Community Choice Aggregation program marks a major milestone for Salem,” said Joe Devine, Town Manager, Town of Salem. “This initiative empowers us to deliver real cost savings for our residents and small businesses—at a time when energy prices continue to fluctuate statewide. With one of the most competitive rates in New Hampshire, we’re proud to lead on affordability, transparency, and local energy choice. This program is part of a broader effort to make Salem not only a great place to live and do business, but a resilient and forward-thinking community.”
Salem residents will receive notices in the mail starting in mid-September and have 30 days to opt out of the new CCA program; otherwise, they will be switched from Liberty to the new program. Any resident that does not opt out can still switch at any time without fees or penalties. Those already using a third-party electricity supplier will not be impacted.
Salem aggregation customers will continue to be customers of Liberty for the delivery of their electricity, and any issue with metering, billing or a power outage should still be directed to Liberty Utilities. Aggregation customers will continue to be billed by Liberty.
In preparation for the Salem Community Choice Aggregation roll-out, Freedom Energy, CPG, and the Town will collaboratively organize and hold a Town Informational Session on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the High School Media Center. Additionally, informational materials about the program, how to opt out, and more will be available on the town’s website, Freedom Energy’s CCA website, and in Salem’s town hall and other public buildings.
For ongoing updates, check back regularly to the Town website at https://salemnh.gov/ccap and Freedom Energy’s website at
https://felpower.com/cca/new-hampshire/salem/
If you have further questions, please check out the CCA FAQ document: https://salemnh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6108/Salem-Community-Choice-Aggregation-Program-Launch-FAQs-2025
About Community Choice Aggregation
CCA offers significant benefits to residents and small businesses by pooling the purchasing power of the community to secure competitive electricity rates and greater choice in energy supply. Through CCA, municipalities can help stabilize costs, promote price transparency, and foster local economic development. Additionally, CCAs often provide access to greener energy options, supporting sustainability initiatives and empowering communities to advance their renewable energy goals. By enabling local control over energy procurement, CCA programs can create long-term value and resilience for participants while enhancing the community’s capacity to respond to changing market conditions.
About Freedom Energy Logistics
Founded in 2006, Freedom Energy Logistics is a leading energy advisory. The private company offers comprehensive energy supply management and renewable energy solutions supporting energy goals and sustainability objectives for businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. Freedom’s team of energy experts has worked with and delivered energy saving, environmentally responsible solutions for some of the largest commercial and industrial companies, municipalities, universities, healthcare facilities, and businesses. With its headquarters located in Auburn, NH, and a satellite office in Westborough, MA, Freedom Energy also has employees serving clients locally throughout the regions. Freedom Energy has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America in 2017, 2018, 2024, and 2025; recognized as one of the Fastest-Growing Family Businesses in NH by Business New Hampshire Magazine, Stay Work Play’s Coolest Company for Young Professionals; and has received multiple Business Excellence Awards. For more information, visit www.felpower.com.