Savings on energy bills
Greene County is considering a three-year contract that officials said would save some residents money on their energy bills.
A portion of residents could save around $17 annually on their energy bill, said Greene County Administrator Brandon Huddleson.
Commissioners got a preliminary report on the issue at their work session last week. The Palmer Energy representative recommended that the county review contract documents from Constellation Energy and Energy Harbor for their aggregate energy. Palmer Energy aggregates energy for several counties in Ohio. The people who would benefit from this cost savings live in the unincorporated communities in Greene County, like Beavercreek Twp., Sugarcreek Twp. and Xenia Twp. Some small businesses using up to 750 kilowatts per hour are also eligible for the program.
There are over 12,000 meters using about 167 GWh annually in that area. These meters get DP&L electric.
Huddleson said those residents are automatically enrolled in the energy program, but have the option to opt out at any time. There is fee for someone who chooses to leave the program.
The county is considering Constellation Energy and Energy Harbor out of five suppliers who responded to the request for a proposal from Palmer Energy. Commissioners will vote on a contract sometime in March and select the energy provider with the lowest price, Huddleson said.
The actual savings amount could fluctuate, since energy prices are volatile during stretches of cold weather, but Huddleson said the amount would be close to $17. The price fluctuates every day, but when Palmer Energy returns in March, the county will be able to lock in a price with the lowest cost provider between Constellation Energy and Energy Harbor.
The actual savings will vary based on historic annual use and the number of customers. This proposed rate takes advantage of the lower wholesale electric pricing available into the future, the proposal documents state.
This contract would last until May of 2024, Huddleson said.