Learn About Electric Aggregation at Public Meetings

On March 20, 2012 Vernon Hills voters will have an opportunity to vote on a referendum which, if approved, would allow the Village the ability to seek competitive pricing for the provision of electricity to residents and small businesses. According to the Illinois Community Choice Aggregation Network, there are 266 Illinois municipalities which will have this referendum question on the ballot. The referendum question asks Vernon Hills voters if the Village should have the authority to seek competitive pricing bids for electric services under a single contract. The Village of Vernon Hills is working with the Villages of Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Palatine, Buffalo Grove & Wheeling on this initiative. Collectively, the communities will seek one wholesale electric supplier to obtain competitive electricity prices. By aggregating power, it is believed that the Village will be able to obtain the best supply rate for residents and small businesses. Customers not interested in participating may opt-out of the program. 

For more information, attend a public information meeting on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 pm at Vernon Hills Village Hall. Also to learn more about this important initiative, go to the Village’s web site at www.vernonhills.org