Residents Can Speak Up at Electric Aggregation Hearings

On March 20, Romeoville joined 17 other Will County communities in — paving the way for cheaper electric bills for residents.

But before the towns can take action by bundling their electric loads to try to snag low rates from ComEd competitors, they must first approve an Electric Power Aggregation Plan of Governance and Operation.

The towns, which will seek electric rate bids through the Will County Governmental League, are scheduling public hearings on the proposed plan of governance.

For Romeoville residents, hearings are scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Woodridge Village Hall, 5 Plaza Dr., and 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at , 1050 W. Romeo Rd. Both oral and written comments will be accepted.

The April 16 event is a joint hearing for the villages of Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Woodridge, Lemont and Downers Grove.

The April 18 hearing at Romeoville Village Hall is scheduled to take place before village trustees’ regular board meeting. A copy of the proposed plan is on display at village hall and can be viewed between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Residents should keep in mind that even if the towns go with an alternative energy provider, they will still be able to opt out and stay with ComEd if that’s their choice.

For more on electric aggregation, click here, or check out Patch’s guide to the .