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Ithaca commission outlines Tompkins Green Energy Network (TGen) CCA, names Local Power administrator
Summary
Commission members reviewed the new community choice aggregation program—Tompkins Green Energy Network (TGen)—an opt-out bulk energy purchasing program administered by Local Power, with public outreach planned in March, an RFP in May and customer enrollment targeted for November.
The Ithaca Green New Deal Commission reviewed the city's community choice aggregation (CCA) plan, branded Tompkins Green Energy Network (TGen), and heard that Local Power has signed as the proposed CCA administrator while the city's legal review of the contract continues.
Commissioners were briefed on the core features: TGen will be an opt-out bulk purchasing program that can buy generation and gas supply on behalf of enrolled residents and businesses. Enrollment will be automatic for eligible accounts unless customers opt out; customers already served by alternative energy-supply companies (ESCOs) or receiving certain benefit programs may not be auto-enrolled and would need to opt in. Staff said NYSEG…
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