Downers Grove Warns of Electric Aggregation Scams

The village of Downers Grove is warning residents of potential telephone scams that take advantage of the new electric aggregation program.

Electric aggregation is an option under state law that allows municipalities to bundle residential and commercial electrical accounts and negotiate with third-party suppliers for the lowest price. The measure went to referendum in March, with 62 percent of Downers Grove residents approving the program.

In April, the village opted to join Westmont in an aggregation group, a move that gave the towns the ability to offer a larger pool of customers to aggregate the new electricity rate. A contract was awarded to First Energy in June.

Recently, several independent companies have been phoning or soliciting energy customers, falsely claiming to be the village's energy provider, according to Downers Grove officials.

"Residents are advised to not provide any ComEd account numbers or other personal information to these companies before fully considering the safety of their personal information," the release states.

For more on electric aggregation, visit www.downers.us.

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