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1. What happens after June 2015 to the price per kilowatt hour?

To continue the electrical aggregation program, the Village of Niles conducted an online auction for electric suppliers on April 28th, and determined that IDT Energy offered the most competitive rate. Customers will begin to be switched over from ComEd to IDT Energy within 30 days of June 1st. The new price starting June 1st is $0.06899.

2. In the IDT Energy program, are there any automatic price increases?

No. The contract the Village of Niles entered into does not allow for any price increases. The electricity supply rate of $0.06899 per kilowatt is set for the term of the 1st contract (24 months).

3. I still would like to opt-out of the program, what should I do?

Call IDT Energy at 1-877-887-6866 and they will assist you in opting out of the program over the phone. For additional information about the IDT Energy Program, visit the website (www.IDTEnergy.com/VillageofNiles) or contact IDT Energy at 1-877-887-6866.

4. What is municipal electrical aggregation?

The aggregation of electricity is when the electric supply of residential and (eligible) small businesses is combined to jointly purchase electricity. The village may solicit bids for the supply of electricity in an effort to obtain a lower rate. This is made possible by the Illinois Power Agency Act, which was amended in 2009.

5. Who is eligible to participate in the program?

All residential customers are eligible to participate in the program unless you have already switched to another alternative electrical supplier or you are receiving ComEd’s Residential Space Heat Rate. Small commercial customers are also eligible if they use less than 15,000 kilowatts per year.

6. What if I have already switched to another electrical supply provider?

You may stay with your current electric supply provider or switch to the Village's electrical aggregation program with IDT Energy. Alternative electricity suppliers have been soliciting residents in the Village to switch on an individual basis. You should contact that supplier to determine your options. The Village advises residents to make sure there is no cancellation fee with their current energy supplier before making a switch to the Village's aggregation program.

7. Will there be a green option available for customers to select?

Yes, if you are interested in a “green” energy option, you may contact Synergy Power Solutions at 847-749-0080.

8. Can residents and businesses choose not to participate?

Yes, residents and small businesses may opt-out of the program. Before the program begins on June 1 2015, all residents and small businesses will receive a notice in the mail from the Village of Niles allowing the customer to opt-out of the program by a certain date. Opting out is done by mail or over the phone with IDT Energy (1-877-887-6866).

9. Will there be any change in the electrical service provided to my home or small business?

No, there will be no change or disruption in service. ComEd will continue to deliver the electricity to residential and small business customers. Residents and small businesses will continue to receive a bill from ComEd and may continue to utilize the existing ComEd payment options available.

10. What if my power goes out, who should I call?

ComEd is still responsible for the distribution and flow of electricity to all homes and businesses in Niles. Outages should be reported to 1-800-EDISON-1, via the ComEd mobile app, or via text message by texting “OUT” to 26633.