FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2024
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) has released its annual Sustainability Report. The 2023 Sustainability Report consists of three main areas: Energy & Environment, Social Responsibility, and Governance & Management.
The evolving energy industry, along with changing consumer expectations, has heightened the demand for greater transparency and accountability from both public and private utilities. To assess performance across all aspects of sustainability, set goals, and monitor progress toward decarbonization, SELCO’s annual Sustainability Report serves as a comprehensive resource detailing the various initiatives and efforts taking place within the organization. The report can be viewed online at SELCO.ShrewsburyMA.gov/sustainability.
SELCO’s 2023 Sustainability Report outlines our advancements toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions in line with our Power Supply Policy. It establishes performance baselines in several areas related to strategic electrification and sets goals for future improvements. We continue to publish an annual update of this report to highlight our progress and objectives in sustainability, decarbonization, electrification, governance, transparency, social responsibility, and environmental justice.
SELCO is striving to be at the forefront of technology and policy adoption to enable effective decarbonization. We envision a carbon-free power supply as the cornerstone of a significant energy system transformation in Shrewsbury and beyond. This report is one of many initiatives SELCO is undertaking to promote a clean energy future through program design, education, outreach, accountability, and transparency.
SELCO is a community-owned and operated utility serving Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. SELCO provides high-quality electric, streaming, telephone, and internet services at competitive prices to residential and commercial customers within the Town of Shrewsbury.
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