Politics & Government

Electrical Aggregation 'Opt-Out' Letters Mailed to Residents

If you have other arrangements or want to remain with ComEd, return the postcard included.

In compliance with State Law, the and its , have mailed "opt-out" letters to all residents and businesses that are automatically enrolled in the new supply rate as part of the village's Electrical Aggregation program.

According to the village's website, no action needs to be taken to receive the two-year fixed rate of 4.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which represents a saving of 42 percent when compared to ComEd's non-summer rate. However, if you do want to opt out and not participate, return the postcard that will be mailed to you and you will continue to have your electricity supplied by ComEd at your current price.

If you are currently signed up with another supplier other than ComEd, you will not be automatically enrolled into the village's new rate, and must "opt-in" to the program. The village's website lists the instructions to opt-in as:

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You may OPT IN to the program after July 5, 2012 by calling FirstEnergy directly at 1-866-636-3749. Carefully consider any termination fees that your current supplier may charge before deciding to switch. The name of the person on the account is the only one authorized to opt in. Callers must have the following information available: their latest bill, Com Ed account number and contract end date. 

Please be aware that upon cancelling your contract with another supplier, you must select FirstEnergy or another alternative supplier within two billing cycles. If an alternate supplier is not selected within that time, you will be locked into ComEd's rates.

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The new rate, which will save the average household an estimated $350 annually, is expected to take effect later this summer for all eligible customers. Most residential customers with the exception of those already under a contract with a third-party supplier other than ComEd are expected to be eligible, as are businesses that use less than 15,000 kilowatt hours per year.


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