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Council backs staff to pursue gas aggregation rate that would cap resident prices at $6.90 per MCF
Summary
City staff and the NBCC-recommended consultant proposed a 20-month gas aggregation contract at a fixed $6.90 per MCF; council indicated support to move forward and asked staff to bring detailed pricing conversions and contract language back for formal action.
City staff asked the Brookville City Council whether it would like to participate in a coordinated natural-gas aggregation recommended by the neutrally contracted aggregator and the Miami‑area consortium.
Palmer Energy and the collaborator’s bid recommendation identified Archer Energy as the bidder offering a fixed 20-month ceiling of $6.90 per thousand cubic feet (MCF). A city manager’s report said the aggregation would provide an optional ceiling: residents could still shop individually, opt in or opt out at no penalty, and would not be forced into the program.
The manager said the recommended rate would take effect with the October billing cycle and cover two winters, and that staff believes the $6.90 ceiling may protect residents from anticipated near-term price increases. Council members asked for clarifications on units (MCF vs. CCF) and requested staff to present the equivalent customer-facing rate and contract details before final approval.
Council members moved to authorize staff to proceed with the aggregation process and to return with the specific conversion to customer billing units and a contract for formal approval. A councilmember noted the city could opt to not participate if better offers appear before contracts are executed.
The manager also said electric aggregation bids are currently under review by the NBCC and that staff will return with a recommendation for electricity aggregation later in the month.
