Greenfield city manager explains electric options
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Dear Community,
I have received many calls in reference to the aggregation letters that you received this week. I appreciate each and every contact and I hope this note will explain to you even better than what we sent you.
Several years ago electricity was deregulated. As a result of that deregulation several energy companies popped up. We used to have only DPL in this area and the electric companies did not encroach on each other's territory. Now there is DPL Energy, AEP Retail, and many, many, others who are all fighting for as much territory as they can possibly get. We have been working with a consulting firm, Buckeye Energy Brokers, who put me in touch with Mr. Joseph Dennen the City Manager of Washington Court House. Washington CH has had aggregation of gas rates for a couple of years or longer. Mr. Dennen advised me that it has been a very good program for their community. "There was a lot of concern at election time and at the time the letters went out, but when people saw how much they were saving on their energy they are very happy. I hardly ever get a call to my office about aggregation anymore." When I learned of the possibility of that much money being saved I wanted to give the citizens of Greenfield those same opportunities. I have been working on this for about ten months and all that I hear from people, other than competitors, are positive money saving comments. Since the citizens of Greenfield voted to go into an aggregation program, I hear that every electric company around is contacting residents and making offers to residents and that is ok. Each citizen needs to make their own decision. These contacts also show you how good of an offer you have available to you now. I will outline the History of the Greenfield aggregation process:
1. The idea was presented to council.
2. A contract was signed with Buckeye Energy Brokers
3. Council voted to put it on the ballot.
4. Request For Proposals were sent out seeking what electric costs were out there.
5. The citizens of Greenfield voted yes on aggregation.
6. Requests were sent out for Electricity bids
7. Quotes were received from many companies, including DPL.
8. Extra contacts were made to DPL Energy since they are our present supplier.
9. AEP Retail provided the lowest quote at 6.49 cents per kilowatt hour.
10. A contract was signed with AEP Retail.
11, Greenfield applied to AEP Retail for a grant.
12. AEP Retail awarded to help cover city costs.
13. Letters and contracts prepared.
14. Letters sent out.
I hope your letters are self explanatory. I do apologize for the small print on the accompanying page. I do not want to create any more confusion, but I want each of you to know that I definitely believe this is the best opportunity your community leaders can present to you at this time to save energy dollars. Thank you for this opportunity to serve. Betty Bishop, City Manager
Dear Community,
I have received many calls in reference to the aggregation letters that you received this week. I appreciate each and every contact and I hope this note will explain to you even better than what we sent you.
Several years ago electricity was deregulated. As a result of that deregulation several energy companies popped up. We used to have only DPL in this area and the electric companies did not encroach on each other's territory. Now there is DPL Energy, AEP Retail, and many, many, others who are all fighting for as much territory as they can possibly get. We have been working with a consulting firm, Buckeye Energy Brokers, who put me in touch with Mr. Joseph Dennen the City Manager of Washington Court House. Washington CH has had aggregation of gas rates for a couple of years or longer. Mr. Dennen advised me that it has been a very good program for their community. "There was a lot of concern at election time and at the time the letters went out, but when people saw how much they were saving on their energy they are very happy. I hardly ever get a call to my office about aggregation anymore." When I learned of the possibility of that much money being saved I wanted to give the citizens of Greenfield those same opportunities. I have been working on this for about ten months and all that I hear from people, other than competitors, are positive money saving comments. Since the citizens of Greenfield voted to go into an aggregation program, I hear that every electric company around is contacting residents and making offers to residents and that is ok. Each citizen needs to make their own decision. These contacts also show you how good of an offer you have available to you now. I will outline the History of the Greenfield aggregation process:
1. The idea was presented to council.
2. A contract was signed with Buckeye Energy Brokers
3. Council voted to put it on the ballot.
4. Request For Proposals were sent out seeking what electric costs were out there.
5. The citizens of Greenfield voted yes on aggregation.
6. Requests were sent out for electricity bids
7. Quotes were received from many companies, including DPL.
8. Extra contacts were made to DPL Energy since they are our present supplier.
9. AEP Retail provided the lowest quote at 6.49 cents per kilowatt hour.
10. A contract was signed with AEP Retail.
11, Greenfield applied to AEP Retail for a grant.
12. AEP Retail awarded to help cover city costs.
13. Letters and contracts prepared.
14. Letters sent out.
I hope your letters are self explanatory. I do apologize for the small print on the accompanying page. I do not want to create any more confusion, but I want each of you to know that I definitely believe this is the best opportunity your community leaders can present to you at this time to save energy dollars. Thank you for this opportunity to serve.
Betty Bishop,
Greenfield City Manager
Betty Bishop,
Greenfield City Manager