Park Ridge weighs municipal aggregation with supplier offer that includes $36,000 civic contribution

Feb 2, 2026

The council heard a detailed presentation on municipal aggregation options, including an MC Squared 'rate-match' plan that would match ComEd rates and provide a $36,000 annual civic contribution; aldermen expressed concern about resident confusion and staff burden and asked staff to pursue community outreach and return with more information.

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Council members spent a substantial portion of the meeting discussing municipal aggregation — a program that would allow Park Ridge to combine residential purchasing power and select an alternate electricity supplier.

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