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Supporters Say Municipal Aggregation Could Lower Rates; Legislators Seek Data on Long‑Term Savings
Summary
Proponents told the Energy and Technology Committee that HB 5245 would expand municipalities' ability to competitively procure electricity and stabilize prices; some legislators asked for independent data on whether aggregation outperforms utilities over the long term and raised concerns about consumer protections and opt‑out mechanics.
Proponents of municipal aggregation urged Connecticut lawmakers to give towns the option to buy electricity on behalf of residents and small businesses, saying the approach can produce price stability and consumer protections when properly structured.
"Municipal aggregation expands upon optionality," said Justin Kearney, managing director of Titan Energy, who described aggregation as a public, vettable procurement process that can reduce reliance on telemarketing and provide buying power to communities. Kearney cited the January–2023 period of high standard offer rates and said longer contracts and layered procurement can yield better performance over time.
Mark Sassy of Bridge Energy Services, which…
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