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Councilor explains energy-aggregation options and how Athens residents can shop for better electricity and gas rates
Summary
Council Member Swank walked residents through the city’s electric aggregation (SOP), options to opt out, how to use energychoice.ohio.gov to compare fixed 12‑month rates and renewable-content choices, and referenced a small carbon fee used for local solar projects.
During announcements on April 21, Council Member Swank gave an extended, practical overview of Athens’ energy-aggregation options and steps residents can take to compare and secure potentially lower electricity or gas rates.
Swank explained that city residents are automatically included in the SOP electric aggregation but can opt out and choose the standard service offer or shop independently via the Public…
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