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Trustees approve natural gas aggregation agreement; administrator says bids could lower rates
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2026-68 authorizing a natural gas aggregation agreement recommended by Energy Alliances Inc.; Administrator Miller said the township's current aggregation rate is 64.9 cents and competitive bids may bring November pricing into the mid-50 cent range, though delivery fees from Duke Energy will increase in 2027.
On June 24 the Delhi Township Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 2026-68 authorizing the township administrator to enter into a natural gas aggregation agreement with a supplier recommended by Energy Alliances Inc., the township’s energy aggregation consultant.
Administrator Miller explained the timing and market expectations: the current aggregation contract runs through October, and the board is soliciting bids for November pricing. "We are currently at 64.9 cents," Miller said, and staff are "really hoping to get something in the mid-50 mid-50 cent range." He cautioned that market movement is uncertain and noted that delivery and related fees assessed by Duke Energy will increase in 2027 regardless of supplier.
Miller also told trustees that some customers who benefited from January savings on market-priced supply will see a reclamation fee later because a supplier underpriced in January and is now charging to recover shortfalls.
Why it matters: the aggregation program affects how eligible township customers purchase natural gas and can change monthly supply charges. While competitive bidding can reduce supply costs, utility delivery charges and reclamation fees are outside the township’s control and may affect final customer bills.
Next steps: staff will proceed with supplier selection as recommended by Energy Alliances Inc.; the resolution dispensed with a second reading and was adopted at the June 24 meeting.
