Frequently Asked Utility Aggregation Questions

Utility costs are on everyone’s mind and because the village was able to pass in November 2022 the Aggregation for gas and electric, questions are being asked.  With this in mind here are answers to the most frequently asked questions: 
 
We are required to have two more meetings regarding the aggregation and we will begin these meetings in January/February. 

1. Aggregation gives us a bigger group in order to get the best rate for gas AND electric 
2. Residents should be cautious about signing up with a gas or electric provider at this time. The Village should be able to provide a better rate for gas and electric than what door to door salespeople are selling. If you feel confident about the rate, just make sure you may end the contract with no penalty. This would allow you to join the aggregation group without paying any type of fee to that gas or electric company. 
3. Residents will be able to decide if they would like to opt out of each separately (example:  resident may opt out for electric but stay in the group for gas) at any time even after the opt-out period 
4. The opt-out letter will only go to folks who are currently directly with the utility.  Other individuals will have to keep an eye out for the price and you can opt-in at any time but be sure to look at your current contract terms and conditions first.  This information will be in the newsletter, on the website, and on the sign at Town Hall. 
5. Residents may opt out at no cost from the aggregate group; if a resident has an individual agreement with a utilities company, please read your contract to see if there is a penalty for leaving the contract early. 
6. Small business owners are also included in the aggregation and may also opt out of electric or gas at no costs 
7. Logan County Commissioners will act as our agent for purchasing and as an aggregator which means they will work with Palmer Energy to find us the lowest rates possible.   
8. Our goal is to have some rates by early spring.  As more information becomes available you will be notified via the newsletter, mywestliberty.com website and the Town Hall sign 

 
If you have further questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 937.465.2716 or [email protected] or Bob Snavely from Palmer Energy at [email protected]