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Commissioners approve 14‑month electric supply deal after late vote at Dec. 18 meeting
Summary
After initial questions about current rates, the board approved a 14‑month electric generation supply agreement with DynaG Energy Services Inc., recording a fixed rate of 7.90¢ per kilowatt hour for the contract term.
Trumbull County commissioners approved a 14‑month electric generation supply agreement with DynaG Energy Services Inc. after discussing the absence of a current price when the item first came up and then taking the vote later in the meeting.
During initial consideration, a commissioner asked whether the supplier had provided the rate that would be applied if the board signed a fixed-rate contract for 14 months. A representative identified on the record as Tom Belish provided the figure later in the meeting and the board voted to approve the agreement for a 14‑month term beginning March 2025 at 7.90¢ per kilowatt hour.
Why it matters: The contract sets an energy supply price and term for county facilities and affects the county’s utility costs over the coming year. Commissioners deliberated about timing and whether to delay a vote to seek lower rates or lock in a longer-term contract.
Quote from the meeting: When the price was read aloud, the meeting record states the rate as "7.90¢ per kilowatt hour." Supporters said due diligence had been performed to obtain a favorable rate; critics urged caution about locking in a fixed rate without current market data.
Next steps: County administration will execute the contract documents and monitor the account under the selected supplier beginning in March 2025.
