The City of Taylorville will have a new service providing electricity for homeowners and small businesses. Constellation NewEnergy got the low bid to serve the city’s energy program with a proposal to supply electricity at 11.924 cents per kilowatt hour. That rate is fixed for 18 months beginning in April. Ameren’s current rate is 11.833 cents per kilowatt hour. Consumers who have Ameren supply their electricity also pay for electricity Ameren buys that is not included in the utility’s rate.
Constellation began sending letters to every eligible resident in Taylorville. This letter includes information about the new supply rate, terms, and the right of eligible residents to opt-out if they desire at no cost. Those who wish to participate will be enrolled automatically and need to do nothing. Those who prefer to not participate can opt-out by calling Constellation at 833-367-3675 or completing and returning a coupon with the letter in the postage-paid envelope that was included.
Ameren will also be sending out a letter as well. That letter will be sent out in March. Peter Millburg is the senior manager of regulatory compliance for Ameren Illinois. He says he doesn’t care who the consumer chooses for electricity. Consumers have a choice.
Ameren says they do not even know who provides electricity. They just control the lines. Millburg just wants to make sure that the consumer receives the lowest rate.
The City of Taylorville voted to have authorized electric aggregation back in 2012. The program was suspended for a year in March of 2022 as it found open-market prices for electricity were higher than Ameren’s electric rate. Residents could choose another electric supplier or return to Ameren supply for electricity.
Consumers who participate in the program will continue to write only one check for electricity. Ameren Bills will include Constellation’s electric supply cost and service calls will continue to be handled by Ameren for residents of Taylorville. If you have any questions, please call 833-367-3675.
