<h3>WHY DRIVE ELECTRIC<br>The Benefits to {Town} Drivers</h3>		
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			<h3><a href="https://ee.ene.org/energy-assessment/">1. Performance.</a></h3>		
		<p style="text-align: left;"> Any electric motor has more of something called torque, or tire-turning rotational force from the get-go than its equivalent internal combustion engine only counterpart. In addition to this 100% torque right off the line, most electrics also offer inherently better handling and ride due to their superior weight distribution and low center of gravity - A driving experience that hugs the corners! And finally, the ride is further improved by reduced overall cabin noise and less vibration.</p>		
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			<h3><a href="https://ee.ene.org/recommendations/">2. Reliability.</a></h3>		
		<p style="text-align: left;">“EVs have 10-times fewer moving parts than a gasoline powered car,” says advocacy group Plug in America. This means lower maintenance requirements and fewer things that can mechanically wear out or fail, which results in higher long-term reliability. And because electric cars all have regenerative brakes, the brake pads and rotors don’t wear as quickly, and may even last the life of the vehicle with little or no maintenance. Read about the plug-in electric car with over 400,000 miles!</p>		
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			<h3><a href="https://ee.ene.org/your-local-utility/">3. Convenience.&nbsp;</a></h3>		
		<p style="text-align: left;">An EV provides far greater convenience than the way we drive and fuel now. You charge an electric car like a cell phone — overnight, while you sleep. It’s sort of like having a gas pump in your garage, but without the mess. So, with an electric car you wake up back on “Full” and always ready to drive. And for many drivers, the car comes with all you need to get started, as charging can be done with the included adapter and a standard accessible outlet that most households already have in their garage or on the side of their house near a driveway.</p>		
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			<h3><a href="https://ee.ene.org/your-local-utility/">4. Savings.</a></h3>		
		<p style="text-align: left;"> Electric cars offer long term cost savings that often can’t be beat. In many cases, after federal, state and other incentives are factored in, this savings makes EV costs less total to own over five years than a comparable gasoline only vehicle This is in part because the average long-term price of electricity is less than half what gasoline would cost for the same driving, and also in part because of those far lower maintenance requirements (that also save you time as well). And with our {Town} Drives Electric “Earn Free Miles” program, you can save even more money each month on your electric bill.</p>		
			<h3><a href="https://ee.ene.org/recommendations/">What is vehicle Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)?</a></h3>		
		The purchase price of an asset plus the costs of operation. When choosing among alternatives in a car-buying decision, buyers should look not just at an item's short-term price, which is its purchase price, but also at its long-term price, which is its total cost of ownership.		
			<h3>Calculating Cost of Ownership (5 years)*</h3>		
		Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<table width="636"><tbody><tr><td width="156">MODEL (“fuel” type)</td><td width="156">Nissan LEAF<br />(BEV)</td><td width="156">Toyota Prius Prime<br />(PHEV)</td><td width="156">Honda Civic Hatchback<br />(gasoline only)</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Model<br />(“fuel” type)</td><td width="156">Nissan LEAF<br />(BEV)</td><td width="156">Toyota Prius Prime<br />(PHEV)</td><td width="156">Honda Civic Hatchback<br />(gasoline only)</td></tr><tr><td width="156">MSRP</td><td width="156">$29,990</td><td width="156">$27,300</td><td width="156">$20,950</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Home charging station</td><td width="156">$1,150</td><td width="156">0</td><td width="156">0</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Federal tax credit</td><td width="156">($7,500)</td><td width="156">($4,502)</td><td width="156">0</td></tr><tr><td width="156">State incentive</td><td width="156">($2,500)</td><td width="156">($1,500)</td><td width="156">0</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Electricity</td><td width="156">$3,000</td><td width="156">$1,316</td><td width="156">0</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Gasoline</td><td width="156">0</td><td width="156">$1,934</td><td width="156">$6,250</td></tr><tr><td width="156">“Fuel” Total</td><td width="156">$3,000</td><td width="156">$3,250</td><td width="156">$6,250</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Maintenance &amp; Repairs</td><td width="156">$2,963</td><td width="156">$3,300</td><td width="156">$3,637</td></tr><tr><td width="156">Insurance</td><td width="156">$1,058.50</td><td width="156">$1,058.50</td><td width="156">$1,058.50</td></tr><tr><td width="156">TOTAL</td><td width="156">$28,162</td><td width="156">$28,907</td><td width="156">$31,896</td></tr></tbody></table><p>*Example based on 2018 average fuel and energy costs; 15k annual miles of driving. Actual costs will vary.</p>		
			<h4>Energy Saving Rebates and Programs</h4>		
												ENERGY STAR® APPLIANCE REBATES					
					<p>TMLP is pleased to offer rebates to customers that purchase selected energy efficient ENERGY STAR appliances. This offer includes refrigerators, clothes washing machines, room air conditioners, and dishwashers. ENERGY STAR appliances have been identified as being significantly more energy efficient than the average comparable model. Such appliances have the ENERGY STAR logo attached to the appliance on the yellow Energy Guide label. Eligible appliances can be found at <a href="http://www.energystar.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>ENERGY STAR</u></a>.</p><p>In order for a customer to be eligible for TMLP’s Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Incentive, the following conditions must exist:</p><ul><li>Customer is an active residential electric account with the TMLP for at least 6 months, has a zero balance, and has not received a previous rebate in the same calendar year.</li><li>Customer purchased an ENERGY STAR appliance (e.g. refrigerators, clothes washing machines, room AC units, dishwashers) between January 1st and December 31 in the calendar year of the initiative.</li><li>Customer has submitted a completed <a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/Appliance_Rebate_Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Appliance Rebate Form</u></a> along with original copies of all sales receipts.</li><li>Appliance must be installed at the account location of the customer of record.</li><li>TMLP reserves the right to inspect the installation on premises.</li></ul><p><i>This offer is available for a limited time and is only valid while funds last.</i></p>
												HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT					
					<p>TMLP is pleased to offer its residential customers who own or rent a dwelling within its territory a free Home Energy Assessment. Consisting of two levels, this service enables TMLP customers to achieve energy savings in the home through receiving phone support from a qualified energy advisor and/or completing a comprehensive home energy assessment. Questions regarding energy efficiency may be answered by calling Energy New England (ENE) at <b>1-888-772-4242</b>. The customer can obtain valuable information via the phone and through literature sent to their address by having a discussion with an energy expert.</p><p>If necessary, customers can have a certified home energy professional perform a comprehensive energy assessment of their home’s energy use, free of charge. After the assessment, the customer will receive a summary report of all energy usage as well as recommendations on how to conserve energy. The customer will also receive up to $30 of free energy saving materials installed on the premises by the advisor as an educational tool.</p><p>Please view the <a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/Energy_Assessment_Flyer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Home Energy Assessment Flyer</u></a> for more information.</p>
												HOUSE N HOME THERMAL PROGRAM					
					<p>The &#8216;House N Home&#8217; Thermal Rebate Program provides financial incentives to TMLP’s residential and non-profit customers to make buildings more energy efficient. The customer can be eligible to receive 50% of the total cost of materials and professional labor, up to a maximum rebate level of $500.</p><p>In order for a customer to be eligible for TMLP’s House N Home Thermal Program Incentive, the following conditions must exist:</p><ul><li>Customer is an active residential or non-profit electric account with the TMLP for at least 6 months, has a zero balance, and has not received a previous rebate in the same calendar year.</li><li>Customer must first participate in a free Home Energy Assessment.</li><li>Customer purchased eligible recommended measures from the assessment (e.g. attic insulation, wall insulation, rim joist insulation, air-sealing measures, window treatments, pipe and duct insulation) between January 1st and December 31st in the calendar year of the initiative.</li><li>Customer must complete a <a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/HHApplication_Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>House N Home Rebate Application form</u></a> as well as provide original copies of all receipts for materials and labor.</li><li>Electric heat customers take precedence from January to June. All other customers take precedence from July to December.</li></ul><p>Where applicable, the contractor must be licensed for the work performed. Each customer will be eligible for one rebate per the three year project window.</p><p><i>This form can be filled out on your computer, but it must be printed out in order to be submitted as the application requires both your signature and original copies of your receipts to be included. You can either bring it to the <a href="http://www.tmlp.com/page.php?content=directions" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>TMLP Customer Care Office</u></a> at 33 Weir Street, Taunton MA or mail it to:</i></p><p><b>Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant</b><br />Attn: Customer Care Administrator<br />PO Box 870 <br />Taunton, MA 02780-0870</p>
												SOLAR REBATE PROGRAM					
					<p>The Solar Rebate Program offers financial incentives to TMLP’s residential customers intending to install a photovoltaic (solar) array on the property they own. The rebate incentive for a submitted project will be $1.50 per watt installed, up to a maximum rebate level of $4,500.<br />In order for a customer to be eligible for TMLP’s Solar Rebate Program Incentive, the following conditions must exist:</p><ul><li>Customer is an active residential or non-profit electric account with the TMLP for at least 6 months, has a zero balance, and has not received a previous rebate in the same calendar year.</li><li>Proposed photovoltaic arrays may be any size (pending TMLP approval), but the rebate will be calculated at $1.50 per watt, up to 3 KW or a maximum of $4,500.</li><li>Projects must be approved by TMLP prior to installation.</li><li>Projects must be completed by licensed electricians and professional, licensed contractors.</li><li>Customer must sign a net metering agreement and an interconnection agreement.</li><li>If customer intends to install a battery backup system alongside the solar installation, then the Battery Backup Verification form must be filled out as well.</li></ul><p>Necessary forms for residential customers interested in the Solar Rebate Program:</p><ul><li><u><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NM_SR_FAQ.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net Metering &amp; Solar Rebate FAQ</a><br /></u></li><li><u><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/SolarRebateApplication_Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solar Rebate Application Form</a><br /></u></li><li><u><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NMA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net Metering Agreement</a><br /></u></li><li><u><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NM-IA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net Metering Interconnection Agreement</a><br /></u></li><li><u><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NMIS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net Metering Interconnection Standards</a><br /></u></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/Battery_Backup_Verification.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Battery Backup Verification</u></a></li></ul><p><i>Please Note: While most of the forms can be filled out on your computer, they must be printed out in order to be submitted as original signatures from both the customer and the solar installer are required. Email scanned applications to </i><a href="mailto:sonjabritland@tmlp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u><i>Sonja Britland</i></u></a><i>, or mail completed applications to:</i></p><p><b>TMLP Solar Rebate Program</b><br />PO Box 870<br />Taunton, MA 02780-870</p>
												NET METERING (SOLAR)					
					<p>Net Metering is available to residential, commercial, and industrial customers owning and operating renewable generating facilities for the purpose of offsetting all or part of the customer’s electric needs.</p><p>TMLP currently has two net metering categories – customers with generating systems of 60kW or less, and customers with generating systems between 60kW and 2,000kW. In order to qualify for net metering, the size of the total system may not exceed the customer’s highest peak demand for the preceding 12 months. The availability of net metering to customers is subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Net Metering Agreement and/or Tariff. TMLP may limit the cumulative generating capacity of all such facilities in its service territory and the availability of this service.</p><p>Individuals interested in building renewable generating facilities within the TMLP service territory that do not fit this description should contact TMLP to discuss the possibility of a Purchase Power Agreement. Please contact <a href="mailto:jamesirving@tmlp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>TMLP’s Senior Resource Analyst</u></a> at <b>508-824-3129</b>.</p><p>Customers who intend to install a battery backup system alongside a solar installation should fill out the Battery Backup Verification form as well.<br />Application Forms and Additional Information:</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NM_SR_FAQ.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Net Metering &amp; Solar Rebate FAQ</u></a></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NMA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Net Metering Application</u></a></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NM-IA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Net Metering Interconnection Agreement</u></a></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NMIS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Net Metering Interconnection Standards</u></a></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/NMT-60PLUS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Net Metering Tariff For 60kW &#8211; 2000kW</u></a></li><li><a href="http://www.tmlp.com/pdf/Battery_Backup_Verification.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Battery Backup Verification Form</u></a></li></ul>
												COMMERCIAL ENERGY ASSESSMENT					
					<p>Maintaining energy efficiency is of paramount importance for commercial and industrial facilities in this world of tight budget constraints and skyrocketing costs. TMLP&#8217;s desire is to make businesses as profitable as possible by offering its commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional customers an opportunity to identify and evaluate energy savings opportunities.</p><p>In partnership with <a href="https://www.ene.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Energy New England (ENE)</u></a>, a leader in energy resource evaluations, TMLP is offering an initial &#8220;walk through&#8221; audit to identify energy savings opportunities, free of charge. If the customer requests a more comprehensive &#8220;investment grade&#8221; engineering audit, then TMLP may reimburse the customer for 50% or more of the audit cost, provided certain recommended measures have been implemented.<br />The industrial energy conservation evaluations shall be performed on-site and shall identify major energy uses, such as lighting, HVAC, and other electrical systems. A summary report outlining the potential energy (kWh) savings, economic savings, and payback on investment will be presented to the customer.</p><p>To schedule an Energy Audit, call ENE at <b>1-888-772-4242</b>. Email <a href="mailto:sonjabritland@tmlp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u>Sonja Britland</u></a> or call <b>508-824-3177</b> for more information.</p>
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