NOPEC representative tells Portage County commissioners that township exits from energy aggregation need not raise costs for remaining members

A representative of the regional energy aggregation (NOPEC) told the Portage County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 2, 2025 that allowing a township to withdraw from the county aggregation should not increase costs for the remaining members provided the notification and planning rules in the aggregation’s governance are followed.

The presenter said an exit by a township — for example the townships that have recently signaled interest — carries “0 impact” on remaining payers when proper notice and procurement timing are observed, and emphasized that the council of governments agreement and the plan of operation and governance require roughly six months’ notice because natural gas and electricity are purchased about six months ahead. The representative added that with proper planning “there’s not a cost” and that administrative fees are intended to cover any costs already incurred if…