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Electric Aggregation Program
What Is Electrical Aggregation
There are two main components to electricity: supply and distribution.
- The supply of electricity is generated at a power plant, which can come from ComEd or various other companies.
- Electricity is then transmitted and distributed to homes and businesses through ComEd's infrastructure and power lines.
While residents may not choose a different distributor, they have the right to select the supplier. An electricity aggregation program enables municipalities to pool residential and small commercial retail customers for the collective purchase of electricity. If the market is favorable, communities can leverage the buying power of thousands of residents and small businesses to secure lower supply rates or other benefits.
Itasca's Program
In March 2012 (PDF), Itasca residents approved an electricity aggregation program through a referendum. Since then, the Village has competitively gone to bid to search for providers under ComEd's rate.
Residents and businesses who do not wish to participate are able to 'opt out' of the program at any time for no charge.
Current Provider
In June 2021 (PDF), the Village Board approved an agreement with MC2 for a municipal electric aggregation program after a competitive bidding process. MC2 is an independent seller of power and energy services certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) as an Alternative Retail Electricity Supplier. MC2 was selected as the electric supplier. The agreement with MC2 will end in October 2024.
Solicitors
Residents should be aware that enrollment in the Village’s program never involves home visits or phone calls. If a solicitor claims to be the Village supplier take their information and report the incident to the ICC.
Exercise caution when approached by individuals offering better electricity deals, as it may lead to costly supplier switches. If solicitors request your ComEd bill, be wary, as there's a possibility of misuse for unauthorized switches. Those interested in choosing an alternative to ComEd are encouraged to visit the Illinois Commerce Commission website to learn more about electricity supply and to compare current rates.
Who Do I Call with Questions
ComEd will continue to be responsible for the delivery of service to you, power outages and all emergencies, regardless of your electric supplier. Residential customers should contact ComEd at (800) 334-7661 for assistance with meter readings, outages, voltage or other delivery-related concerns.
If you have questions about the Village's aggregation program, you may email the Village's electric consultant or call MC2 customer care line at (888) 423-1398.
Aggregation Documents
- What are the benefits of the program?
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- Guaranteed at the ComEd rate, with no rate risk of paying more than ComEd.
- No hidden fees, no termination fee, flexibility to join or leave the program.
- The Village receives a civic contribution for local initiatives at zero added cost to residents and the Village.
- Who is eligible to participate in the Village’s aggregation program?
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Eligible residential requirements: All residents located in the Village of Itasca as indicated by ComEd, are eligible to participate.
Eligible business requirements: All small businesses located in the Village of Itasca as indicated by ComEd, with a ComEd designated annual usage of 15,000 kWh or less, are eligible to participate.
- How do I know if I am enrolled in the program?
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Program participants will still receive their electricity bills from ComEd because regardless of your energy supplier, ComEd will still be delivering your electricity. To determine your electricity supplier, look for the “supply charge” section of your bill. If the item under “supply charge” reads, “Electric Supply Services – MC – Squared” you are participating in the Village’s program. If your bill does not list this item, you are likely not enrolled in the program.
- Will someone come to my home or call to sign me up?
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No. You need do nothing to automatically be enrolled in the program. If someone calls or visits your home claiming to be the Village’s power supplier, please file a complaint with the ICC.
- How do I opt out?
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You have twenty-one (21) days from the date of receiving an opt-out notice to opt out. If you do not opt-out of the Village’s Electric Aggregation program, you will be deemed to have authorized and agreed to your enrollment in the Village’s Electric Aggregation program, and to have your electricity supply service with MC2 under the “Terms and Conditions” and “Uniform Disclosure Statement” enclosed.
However, you can cancel your agreement at any time with no termination fees by calling MC2 at (888) 423-1398.
- Who do I call if I have a problem?
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ComEd will continue to be responsible for the delivery of service to you, power outages and all emergencies, regardless of your electric supplier. Residential customers should contact ComEd at (800) 334-7661 for assistance with meter readings, outages, voltage or other delivery-related concerns.