Adams County board hears $34,339.59 electric‑bill credit, approves 4‑year natural‑gas contract
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Summary
A QFB Energy representative told the Adams County Board that a MISO billing error led to a $34,339.59 overcharge the county will receive as departmental credits; the board approved a 48‑month natural‑gas supply contract with NRG, projected to save roughly $14,664 per year based on current usage.
A QFB Energy representative told the Adams County Board that grid‑operator billing errors last summer resulted in a $34,339.59 overcharge and that suppliers are arranging departmental credits rather than a single lump‑sum refund.
Paul, representing QFB Energy, said Home Field Energy will adjust invoices and attach credits to 10‑digit Ameren account IDs so each county department receives its refund directly. “The county was overcharged $34,339.59,” he said, adding that the adjustment should appear within a few weeks.
The presentation also covered a proposed 48‑month natural‑gas supply agreement with NRG. Based on the county’s last 12 months of usage (92,810 therms), Paul said NRG quoted $0.48 per therm, which would reduce annual natural‑gas spending from $59,212.78 to $44,548.80 and produce an estimated $14,663.98 in annual savings, though he cautioned that actual savings depend on weather and usage.
A board member moved to vote that evening to accept the NRG bid because the offer could change quickly; the board voted by voice to approve the contract. Members asked follow‑up questions about how the electric credit was discovered and whether the MISO miscalculation could have affected residential customers. Paul said his team handles commercial accounts and does not deal with residential billing, and suggested it would be worth asking suppliers about residential impact.
Board members discussed next‑steps for implementing the gas contract; Paul said implementation work to set up departmental billing breaks will likely take about 45 days so the new supply can begin around May 31–June 1. The board supported moving forward and encouraged staff to ensure departmental bills are allocated correctly so credits and new charges post to the proper accounts.
The board’s action authorizes acceptance of the presented NRG natural‑gas supply terms and directs staff to carry out implementation steps; the board approved the motion by voice vote.
