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ACE distributes $32,777 to Sydney; city staff encourage residents to consider community-owned natural gas option
Summary
Tom Matlai and ACE representative Mike Palmer presented a community distribution check for Sydney’s share of ACE returns and encouraged customers to compare natural gas supplier options during the Nebraska Choice program selection period.
Electrical Superintendent Tom Matlai presented an annual community distribution from the Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE) and said ACE’s board voted to return $400,000 to members statewide; Sydney’s share for fiscal year 2024–25 was $32,777.
Matlai described ACE as a community-owned, not-for-profit natural gas supplier formed in 1998 to encourage competitive choice and return revenue to member communities. He said ACE funds have supported local projects in Sydney, including construction of the Legion Park pond, playground and field improvements and maintenance. Matlai said the ACE selection period runs April 3–23 and that selection forms will be mailed to eligible customers before the selection period; early pricing and enrollment are already available.
ACE representative Mike Palmer and Matlai offered to host an open house on Friday, March 28, from 9–11 a.m. to answer customer questions and review pricing options. Matlai cautioned residents that market prices are rising this year and said multi-year pricing curves may be cheaper or more expensive depending on market conditions; he encouraged customers to compare options during the selection period.
No council action was required for the presentation and distribution acknowledged by the mayor.
