1.
January 22, 2013: Deadline for ordinance to have referendum placed on the voter ballot; must be filed with County.
2.
Feb – March, 2013: Awareness campaign for residents and small commercial retail businesses
on municipal electric “Opt-Out” aggregation program.
Account lists “scrubbed”.
3.
April 9, 2013: Referendum.
4.
April 2013: In the event of a simple majority at referendum, an Aggregation Plan of Operation
and Governance is published by the Municipality; two public hearings must be held.
5.
April 2013: Electric "load" of all viable residential and small commercial retail accounts submitted
for competitive bid with Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers (ARES).
6.
May 2013: Bids evaluated; County/Municipality makes decision about moving forward.
7.
May 2013: "Opt-Out Period" commences. Excluding those who currently receive service from an ARE,
are participating in utility PowerSmart program, and/or are on BGS Hold status, all residents and small commercial
retail accounts will receive direct mailing from winning supplier explaining savings offer, while also giving
an opportunity to "Opt-Out" (without penalty) and remain with the Utility.
8.
June 2013: All accounts that have not Opted-Out are transitioned from Ameren to the winning supplier.
Ameren sends out first "consolidated" bill with new supplier charges. Customers are given second and final
opportunity to Opt-Out (rescind) at this time.
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