The Village of Covington went to voters in 2016 to approve electricity and gas aggregation initiatives. This made the Village of Covington a Governmental Aggregator pursuant to Chapter 4901:1-27-01 in the OAC. That approval allowed the communities within the partnership (Bradford, Ansonia, Covington, Sidney, West Milton, Newberry Township, Greenville, Bellefontaine, Fort Laramie, and Russia) to seek bulk-negotiated electricity and gas rates for eligible residential and small business customers. Affordable Gas and Electric (AGE) has been the broker for these partnerships.
All current participants, and any newly eligible customers, of the aggregation programs will be sent new opt-out notices from the respective suppliers approximately 45 days prior to the start of the new aggregation rates for each program. No action is required by anyone receiving the opt-out letters in order to take advantage of the new rates. Your accounts will automatically be enrolled as long as you do not opt-out. As always, opting-out of the aggregation programs comes with no penalty to residents and small businesses and can be done at any time throughout the program.
Unfortunately you may also receive unsolicited letters for other gas and/or electric suppliers during the open enrollment period. We would like you to know that you are welcome sign up with any supplier you wish, but the village continues to recommend continued participation in the village aggregation programs.
If you have any questions about the newly secured rates, your eligible status, whether you are currently enrolled in the aggregation programs or wish to sign up for the Village’s electric or natural gas aggregation programs we would ask that you contact Jordan Haarmann of AGE at 618-203-8328. He will be able to provide guidance to assist you in any manner. You may also contact the village office for assistance.
Village Electric Aggregation
Past Agreement
- Dynergy Corporation (888-682-2170)
- Awarded bid in 2016 was 5.29 cents / kwh for three years
- In April 2020 rate was lowered to 4.88 cents / kwh through December 2021
Current Agreement (January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024)
- Energy Harbor (1-866-636-3749)
- Awarded bid was 4.99 cents / kwh for three years through December 31, 2024
Village Gas Aggregation
Past Agreement
- Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. (800-977-8374)
- Awarded bid was $0.371 / CCF through April 30, 2021
Current Agreement (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2023)
- Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. (800-977-8374)
- Awarded bid was $0.429 / CCF for 24 months.