Municipal (Electrical) Aggregation

In April 2024, the City Council approved suspension of the City's electrical aggregation program indefinitely, or until a program meeting both minimum desired outcomes of the electrical aggregation program of 1) savings for the customer on electric supply or a rate match so it is cost neutral, and 2) contributing to the generation of 100% renewable green energy through the purchase of REC’s, becomes available. 

If there are any issues with service, or a power outage, contact ComEd at 1-800-334-7661. 

No one from ComEd or the City will ever visit your home or call you to enroll. 
If a solicitor claims to be the City supplier or ComEd, take their information and report the incident to the ICC at www.icc.illinois.gov/complaints. Never reveal your ComEd account number or allow a solicitor to view your ComEd bill unless you are certain you wish to enroll with that supplier and have read all terms and conditions.

Overview

Many Illinois communities began buying their electric power from suppliers other than ComEd. With a different supplier, nothing changes in the infrastructure; ComEd continues to do the billing and continues to repair any outages. In March 2012, a referendum passed that allowed the City to solicit bids on behalf of residents and small businesses to buy electric power on the open energy market. The goal was to secure lower electric supply rates for residents and small businesses in the community, preserve flexibility in choice, offer a rate guarantee, and utilize 100% renewable energy.

Since the State of Illinois deregulated electric power providers, 75% of commercial businesses now buy their power from suppliers other than ComEd. But few residents have moved to lower-cost energy suppliers. As a result, the State created legislation allowing communities to leverage residential accounts by engaging in a process called "Municipal Aggregation." It enables municipalities to solicit competitive bids from suppliers on behalf of the entire community. This is similar to the way a community sets rates for garbage collection.

Reference Documents

Ordinance 2684 Providing for the Referendum (PDF)

Certified Election Results (PDF)

Ordinance 2721 Adopting a Plan of Operation and Governance (PDF)