In the coming week, residents may receive letters regarding the Village’s Electric Aggregation Program. The program is approved by the Village Board and provides eligible residents and will not impact the rate on your electricity bill.
- Residents and small businesses receiving the Opt-Out Notice are among newly eligible or newly identified accounts; further information on the program and how you can opt-out are below.
- Residents and small business owners recieving the Return to Utility Electric Supply Service are those being transitioned back to the ComEd comingled sources of energy. There is no interruption of the electricity supply service to your account related to this process, and you will continue to receive your monthly electricity invoice from ComEd.
- Residents and businesses who have previously opted out of the program or are enrolled in ComEd Hourly Pricing will remain in their current program.
You pay the same rate as the published monthly ComEd rate. Your billing and service remain the same. You will continue to receive a monthly invoice from ComEd.
The Village’s Electric Aggregation Program provides eligible residents and small businesses while providing a civic contribution to the Village which goes toward local sustainablity efforts. The program automatically enrolls residents to receive electric supply from MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (MC2), the Village’s current contractor, unless you choose to opt out..
You are not required to do anything to participate in the Village’s Electric Aggregation Program. MC2 will automatically process your enrollment. There are no enrollment fees or early termination fees.
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 electric aggregation program. For more information, email RiverForest@mc2energyservices.com or call 888-423-1390 Residents can also opt out here: https://www.mc2energyservices.com/municipal-aggregation/optout. We encourage you to contact MC2 first before contacting the Village with any questions. Please beware: any solicitor who comes to your door or calls, asking you to switch to a supplier is not associated with the Village, MC2, or ComEd.
About the Program
In September 2020, the Village of River Forest established a Municipal Electric Aggregation Program that supports local sustainability efforts. MC2 was selected to provide electric supply to the Village. Under the current program, MC2 provides a civic contribution to the Village, with the funds going to local sustainablity efforts. The program provides eligible residents and small business with an electric supply price equal to the ComEd rate for the length of the agreement, through September 2028, with all bills and electric distribution still being handled by ComEd. At the end of the term, if the Village decides to end the program, all accounts served by mc2 will be returned to ComEd service.
FAQs
Does participation in the aggregation program impact participation in the community solar program?
This municipal electricity aggregation supply program will not impact your participation in any community solar program. The community solar generation credits provided by ComEd are independent of this aggregation program.
What if I did not receive a letter?
This letter was only send to newly identified eligible accounts. Those who have already enrolled or opted out were not sent a letter.
How can I find out if I’ve already been enrolled?
If a customer is already participating in the program, the second page of their ComEd bill will show MC2 named next to the supply section.
What happens at the end of the program term:
At the end of the term, if the Village decides to end the program, all accounts served by mc2 will be returned to ComEd service.
Who is eligible to participate?
Eligible residential requirements: All residents located in the Village of River Forest that are receiving electric supply service from ComEd are eligible to participate.
Eligible business requirements: All small businesses located in the Village of River Forest that are receiving electric supply service from ComEd, with a ComEd designated annual usage of 15,000 kWh or less, are eligible to participate.
What is the electric supply price for the program?
The price will equal to the ComEd’s basic service tariff rate including the Published Purchased Electricity Charge, Transmission Service Charge and Purchased Electricity Adjustment charge. This price can change month to month. A historical price from last 12 months can be found at www.mc2energyservices.com/IL/HistoricalPricingPTC/P.
What will change on my electric bill if I’m enrolled?
You will continue to receive a single bill from ComEd each month. “MC Squared Energy Services” will be designated as your supplier in the “Supply” section of your ComEd bill. ComEd will continue to bill you for distribution services and taxes. Payments should still be sent to ComEd at the address provided. There is no impact to ComEd services such as Budget Billing, Peak Time Savings and/or financial assistance.
Will I receive notification of the supplier change?
ComEd will always mail a confirmation letter indicating a service change whether you switch to mc2 or return to ComEd supply service.
What if I have already switched to an Alternative Retail Electricity Supplier?
If you have already switched to an Alternative Retail Electricity Supplier, you can still participate in the program. However, you will not be able to be automatically enrolled. You can opt-in by visiting www.mc2energyservices.com/special (enter the promo code River Forest) or by calling 888-423-1390 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note, you should always check with your current provider to better understand any restrictions or policies that may apply.
Is there an early termination fee?
There is no termination fee; only obligated to pay for services rendered under the contract until your service is terminated.
Will my electric service be disrupted when I switch?
No, there will be no disruption in service. You will continue to receive the same electric service through the same transmission and distribution system currently operated by ComEd. The switch to MC2 is seamless.
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