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Council adopts emergency measure to authorize electricity purchase for city aggregation program
Summary
Springdale City Council adopted Ordinance 18-2026, authorizing the city administrator to execute contracts for electricity procurement under the city's aggregation program with a rate cap of 10.499 cents per kilowatt-hour and contract terms of 12 to 24 months; residents retain opt-out rights and council included an emergency clause to allow timely contracting.
Springdale City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 18-2026 on April 15, 2026, authorizing the city administrator to enter into contracts to purchase electricity under the city's electric-aggregation program and declaring the ordinance an emergency.
The ordinance directs that (1) procurement recommendations will be based on Energy Alliances Incorporated, the city's consultant for the aggregation program; (2) any contract must be for at least 12 months and not more than 24 months; and (3) the electricity rate paid under the agreement shall not exceed 10.499 cents per kilowatt-hour. The ordinance also notes the need for a short acceptance window when proposals arrive and therefore carries an emergency clause to allow the city to accept competitive proposals quickly.
At the meeting a councilmember asked administration whether choosing a "green alternative" option with a rate higher than the stated cap would be permitted; administration confirmed such an option would be allowed under the way the ordinance is written. Council members also reminded residents that individuals can opt out of community aggregation through the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) opt-out process if they do not want to be included in the city's aggregation plan.
The ordinance passed after a motion, second and roll-call poll; the clerk recorded seven affirmative votes.
Why it matters: The ordinance authorizes time-limited supply contracts and sets a per-kilowatt-hour cap intended to protect rate competitiveness. It also preserves the city's ability to pursue greener supply options if residents prefer, and restates the existing individual opt-out pathway through PUCO.
Next steps: The city administrator is authorized to execute any contracts and related documents necessary to purchase electricity; staff and the city's consultant will manage procurement and resident communications about opt-out options.
