Aggregation

Overview

The City of Oregon has been a charter member of the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Coalition (NOAC). NOAC was formed in 2003 pursuant to Ohio legislation that permitted aggregation by governments of gas and electric purchases in order to try and save consumers costs on such bills. Since 2003 NOAC has saved residents and small businesses in the aggregation millions of dollars in their natural gas bills versus the Columbia Gas tariff price. Most all of the communities in Lucas County joined to form NOAC in an effort to try and save money for consumers and since its inception NOAC has saved residents and small businesses in Northwest Ohio significant sums by aggregating purchases of electricity and natural gas. On a yearly basis NOAC evaluates and makes recommendations as to whether communities should enter into agreements with managed programs.

Palmer Energy
We understand that you have questions regarding the NOAC aggregation programs or general billing questions.
Please reach out to Valerie Bluhm at the Palmer Energy office for assistance:

Valerie Bluhm
vbluhm@palmerenergy.com
419-491-1040 (Direct Dial)
419-539-9180, ext. 300

Electric Recent Updates

If you are currently in the aggregate, you have a fixed supply rate of $0.0975 per kWh for 12 months starting in June 2025. You may have seen on the news that rates are going up starting in June.

To join the aggregate, click the link https://www.dynegy.com/municipal-aggregation/enroll.

Or simply call 1-888-682-2170 Monday-Friday 8am -11pm EST.
*Be sure to mention your community’s name when speaking with Dynegy. Also confirm you will not have any termination fees with your other supplier before making the switch.

We are sure many residents are seeing a significant change in their electric bills. This is due to the increase in capacity costs (the cost to ensure there is enough electricity available to meet demands on the grid at any time).  A significant increase went into effect with the June 2025 bills.  Unfortunately, this increase affects everyone, whether they are in the aggregate program, directly with the Utility or choose to shop on their own.

Click the ‘ Electric Aggregation Program’ button below to view more information on the city’s aggregation program.

Smart Meter

Toledo Edison is continuing to install smart meters as part of an ongoing investment, approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, to modernize the electric distribution system.

For more information about the Smart Meter, please call 1-855-344-3400 or visit the website.

Note: The Smart Meter is separate from the City of Oregon Electric Aggregate Program known as the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Coalition. Opting out of the Smart Meter will NOT opt you out of the City of Oregon Electric Aggregate Program.

Natural Gas Aggregate

The current aggregation program has been paused starting with the Columbia Gas May 2024 billing period. The program will restart with a new supplier, Archer Energy, for the October 2024 billing period.

To join the aggregate, email info@archerenergy.com or call 844-795-7491.
*Be sure to mention your community’s name when speaking with Archer. Also confirm you will not have any termination fees with your other supplier before making the switch.

Click the ‘Natural Gas Aggregation Program’ button below to view more information on the city’s aggregation program.