Power Up: Village Hosts Talks on Electrical Aggregation

is taking steps toward electrical aggregation starting with publicizing a plan for moving forward and hosting public hearings—. 

during the . The Illinois government passed a bill in recent years that would allow municipalities to put electricity supplying out for bids to find a competitive rate, so long as the residents were in favor of doing so.

Residents , which only needed a 51 percent majority vote to pass. Aggregation could save the village millions, but per-household savings will depend on the deal made with a supplier.

As a comparison, New Lenox decided last year to find a new supplier, and got a rate of 5.89 cents per kilowatt-hour. That translated to an .

The Village of Tinley Park's "plan of operation" was made public beginning April 19. But some residents may be wondering what happens from here. Can you opt out? When does it kick in? What will the new rates be? You have questions, and the village is offering some answers. 

Public hearings will be held tonight, April 24, as well as on May 1, at 7:45 p.m. to give the community insight on the next steps in the program. 

"During the hearings, Tinley Park's 'plan of operation and governance' will be detailed, explaining how the program will work, how the Village will ensure that quality companies bid on the aggregated electric load, and how residents can opt out of the program if desired," said a release from village representatives.

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