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City staff outline NOPEC aggregation options; May 'transition' month to AEP before new program begins
Summary
City staff presented NOPEC energy-aggregation options for residents, described a one-month transition to AEP in May, and said residents will be defaulted into a six-month aggregate unless they opt for a different term.
City staff briefed residents on North Canton’s new energy-aggregation arrangement with NOPEC at the April 14 council meeting, explaining a one-month transition to AEP in May followed by NOPEC supplier choices that residents may accept or opt out of.
During the presentation, staff said May will be a one-month transition in which customers return to AEP service, and that the NOPEC aggregate begins in June. Staff outlined three representative NOPEC options that will appear in the opt-out materials:
- A 6-month aggregate (the default option if a resident does not return the opt-out form) — quoted at 8.929 ¢/kWh in the meeting presentation. - A 12-month fixed option, shown at 8.5 ¢/kWh, available for residents who prefer price stability for one year. - A 24-month fixed option, shown at 9.0 ¢/kWh, for customers wanting a longer fixed term.
Staff emphasized that the NOPEC program is opt-out (residents will be enrolled in the default program unless they select a different option) and that NOPEC does not levy a fee to opt out at any time. City staff also said customers who currently have an alternative supplier under an existing contract are not automatically re-enrolled and will not be forcibly switched while their valid contract remains in effect.
Why it matters: Changes to electricity aggregation affect household utility costs; the council and city staff said they will work with NOPEC to provide public education sessions, staff support at City Hall and a presence at community events so households can ask questions and choose the option that fits their budget and risk tolerance.
Staff follow-up: City staff said they will distribute opt-out letters and information, arrange public education forums and have front-desk staff and customer-service staff available to assist residents with questions. No formal council action on aggregation was taken at this meeting; the presentation was informational and intended to prepare residents for the upcoming mailings and enrollment window.
Ending: Residents will receive mailed opt-out materials; if a household does nothing it will be placed in the default six-month aggregate. Staff said they will post NOPEC materials and schedule education events in the coming weeks.
