The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities will be holding a hearing on Jan. 22 to hear public comments on the town’s proposed municipal aggregation plan.

The virtual public meeting will be open to all residents. Those interested in providing feedback on the aggregation plan can do so during the meeting or at any time before Jan. 22 in writing.

This meeting is the next step in the process for this electricity program. First approved by voters over a decade ago, the process had stalled out until recently due to pricing concerns.

In a municipal aggregation program, towns, rather than individual customers, purchase electricity from a supplier. During a public hearing in August, representatives from Mass Power Choice claimed this group purchasing power would offer access to a wider range of electric plans, cleaner energy sources and price stability.

Energy consumers not enrolled already with a “competitive electric supplier” would get enrolled automatically in the municipal aggregation plan unless they opt out. Those who choose to opt out will continue to receive service through Eversource.

The Jan. 22 meeting will be accessible via Zoom (us06web.zoom.us/j/87178872065). Those who anticipate making comments during the hearing or who want to submit a written statement can reach out to timothy.m.federico@mass.gov for more information.