CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County has renewed their municipal electricity aggregation program below the utility rate. Through Constellation New Energy, the County’s primary goal has always been to protect the residents from the volatility in electric supply rates.
Since the inception of the program, the residents in Champaign County’s program have saved nearly $2,000,000.
Since February 2023, the County’s current supplier has been Energy Harbor. The new contract will be with Constellation New Energy, a locally based
company. The savings for an average account using 800 kwh will amount to over $16.00 per month for those accounts currently participating in the aggregation program. Champaign County has deliberately secured the new rate for a shorter period due to the uncertainty in the energy market. The new shorter program will continue through the May 2025 meter read date.
This program is designed to protect Champaign County residents from the volatility in the energy market and provide insurance against large increases in rates as we experienced in 2021 and 2022. It also provides the ability to opt-out of the program at any time without penalty if the account holder desires. An opt-out letter will be mailed to all eligible residents within the County starting October 17. If the account holder desires to continue participating in the program, then they need do nothing with the opt-out notice and they will be automatically enrolled. If the account holder chooses not to participate in the program, there are several ways to do this:
- Simply return the opt-out notice by mail.
- Call the new supplier, Constellation New Energy at (833) 636-8357
- Go to the website as referenced in the letter.
If residents have questions about the program, do not call the County. Questions or concerns about the municipal aggregation program can be addressed via email at gecsi@goodenergy.com or by phone at 844-686-4244.