Frequently Asked Questions 

History:
Following the passage of a voter Referendum, the City of Wood Dale contracted to procure electric supply in bulk for residents and small business owners. The average participating Wood Dale resident enjoyed savings on their ComEd bills for a number of years.

The City is renewing our program with Chicago-based Eligo Energy. Ratepayers will be charged exactly the ComEd rate and will enjoy the added benefit of 100% Green Energy via Midwest-generated Renewable Energy Certificates (“RECs”) at zero added cost to ratepayers and the City. 

To learn how Renewable / Green Energy and RECs work, view this video clip prepared by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Through this program the City is ranked by the EPA as #32 in the USA in terms of green power consumed vs. total power consumed!

Notices will be mailed to residents and small businesses beginning the week June 8. Some accounts will move back to ComEd, others will stay with Eligo Energy, but all will pay the same rate!

1. If your notice says, “Informative-Only Notice,” your account will remain at ComEd; there is nothing to do.

2. If your notice says, “Green Aggregation Notice,” You need do nothing and you will be switched to Eligo Energy. You will not pay more than ComEd rate. You have the choice not to support the program, and opt out. If you do nothing you will be enrolled with Eligo.

3. If your notice says “ComEd Drop Notice” you are currently enrolled with aggregation supplier MC Squared, but will be moved back to ComEd. You need do nothing; are still considered part of the program. Some accounts are simply moved to ComEd but the net effect for all is the same.

4. If your notice says, “Opt-In Notice,” your account will remain at your current chosen supplier, but you may choose to opt in. Per Illinois law, you cannot be charged a fee to leave your contract.

Residents receiving one of the first three notices will be considered a member of the Wood Dale Renewable Aggregation program, and their energy usage will be offset by Green Energy.

Program Benefits:
• Guaranteed at the ComEd rate, with no rate risk of paying more than ComEd 
• No hidden fees, no termination fee, flexibility to join or leave the program 
• The City earns designation as a US EPA Green Power Community, at zero cost to you
• Residents’ power consumption is offset by Green Energy generated from renewable generation sources located in the Midwest, for zero cost
• The City’s Carbon footprint will be significantly reduced

No one from Eligo, ComEd, or the City will ever visit your home or call you to enroll. If a solicitor claims to be the City supplier, Eligo, or ComEd, take their information and report the incident to the ICC at www.icc.illinois.gov/complaints. Never reveal your ComEd account number or allow a solicitor to view your ComEd bill unless you are certain you wish to enroll with that supplier and have read all terms and conditions.

Questions: Email sdurling@NIMEC.net or leave your name and callback number at 800-727-3820 and someone will reach out to you shortly.