Villa Park approves two‑year electric aggregation renewal with MC Squared; $36,000 civic contribution directed to parks fund

The Village of Villa Park on Aug. 11 approved a renewed electric aggregation agreement with MC Squared Energy Services LLC, selecting a price‑match (rate‑to‑compare) program that guarantees residents will not pay more than ComEd’s monthly rate. The board also designated the civic contribution associated with the contract — $18,000 per year for two years, $36,000 total — to the village parks fund. The final vote was unanimous on roll call.

Manager Reavis introduced the resolution and said the Environmental Concerns Commission recommended approval. Adam Hoover, representing NYMEC and MC Squared, explained two options: a price‑compare structure that matches ComEd’s rate and a fixed‑rate 100% renewable energy option. "We are recommending the price match program where residents will pay the exact same as COMED rate," Hoover said.

Trustees asked whether the civic contribution was guaranteed and whether MC Squared would add fees or share resident data. Hoover said the civic contribution is a fixed amount and that MC Squared does not sell or solicit resident lists. "There is no extra charges," Hoover said when asked whether the program adds hidden fees, and he repeated that the company does not solicit or sell resident information.

The board debated whether to seek a one‑year or two‑year contract and how to use the civic contribution. Trustee Alfano proposed amending the motion to choose a two‑year price‑match contract and to earmark the civic contribution for parks; the amendment passed and the board voted on the amended resolution. Trustee Constatos noted the two‑year covenant would provide $36,000 total and said some of that should be flexible across parks rather than automatically assigned to a single site.

Manager Reavis and Parks & Rec Director Tim Howe later briefed trustees on Rotary Park constraints (floodplain restrictions), and President Patrick recommended that the new Garden Village Commission help scope appropriate park projects. Trustees agreed to place the civic contribution into the parks fund with guidance from the Garden Village Commission so the money can be allocated after a plan is developed.

The resolution adopted the price‑match program for two years, required staff to update the contract copy to reflect the $18,000 civic contribution in the contract language, and directed the proceeds to the parks fund for park projects after commission recommendations. The clerk recorded unanimous yes votes.