18 Communities to Offer Natural Gas Aggregation Program
Local Residents and Small Businesses to Benefit from Fixed-Rate Pricing
The Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) has announced a new natural gas aggregation program that will begin this fall. MVCC acts as the certified governmental aggregator for 18 local communities. The program will provide residents and small businesses with a fixed supply rate of $0.6625 per MCF from Archer Energy, offering price stability in an unpredictable natural gas market.
Participating communities include Brookville, Centerville, Eaton, Englewood, Fairborn, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Miamisburg, Monroe, Moraine, New Lebanon, Oakwood, Trotwood, Troy, Union, Vandalia and West Carrollton. Clayton and Lewisburg are pursuing natural gas aggregation as a ballot measure for voters in November 2025.
“Our electric aggregation program with Dynegy has saved participants nearly $350 annually since its inception in 2023,” West Carrollton City Manager Amber Holloway said. “This natural gas program continues our commitment to helping residents and small businesses access competitive rates and achieve budget stability, even in a volatile market.”
Gas supply service will begin with the November 2025 billing cycle and continue through May 2027, at which time a potential new contract term and rate will be evaluated through a competitive bid process.
Eligible residents and small businesses will receive an opt-out notification letter from Archer Energy in early to mid-September. Residents and small businesses who want to join the program do not have to do anything; they will be automatically enrolled. Anyone wishing not to participate can simply call the number listed on the letter to “opt out” of the program and remain on default-service supply with CenterPoint Energy (CPE). Oakwood offers its residents and small businesses an opt-in program, meaning that to participate, they must contact Archer Energy.
Eligible participants may leave and rejoin the program at any time, with no early termination or additional fees. CPE will continue to provide its typical monthly invoicing services to customers in the program, along with its standard regulated distribution services. Likewise, participating residents and small businesses will still call CPE for service issues.
Municipal Aggregation Commonly Asked Questions
What is Municipal Aggregation?
Municipal Aggregations are when a group of customers or entire communities join together to combine their purchasing power. The process of aggregation can generate products for communities that are more favorable than an individual customer could achieve.
Who is Archer Energy?
Archer Energy is a leading retail supplier of electricity and natural gas and is licensed by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and approved by CenterPoint Energy (“utility”).
What is the aggregation program rate?
The aggregation rate and term can be found on the offering as well as the attached terms and conditions.
Will I receive a separate bill from Archer?
No, the utility will continue to bill you for its services as well as Archer’s service. You will pay the utility and the utility will remit our portion to us.
How do I enroll?
Eligible residential or business customers will be automatically enrolled in the program subject to certain restrictions.
What does it mean to opt out of the program?
Opting out means that you do not want to participate in the program established by your community leaders. If you opt out, you will not be enrolled in this program and you will continue to be served by the utility under the SCO or until you choose an alternative supplier.
Who is eligible to participate?
Most business and residential customers located inside the community’s boundary lines that are not shopping for their own natural gas supplies are eligible.
Who would not be automatically eligible to participate?
Customers enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), a customer who is under contract with another supplier or a mercantile customer are not automatically eligible to participate. If you would like to join the program, please contact our office to discuss.
Are there any additional fees for participating in the program?
No. There are no switching fees imposed by the utilities to participate in the program.
When will I see my new rate?
You can expect to see the new rate one to two billing cycles following your enrollment in the program. Please note; supply rates do not include sales taxes, delivery charges or other utility fees.
If my payments are automatically deducted from my checking, will that continue?
Yes, how you pay the utility bill will not change.
Who do I call if I have a problem with my natural gas service and who will deliver my natural gas?
Your local utility will continue to be responsible for servicing your account and responding to any disruptions in service.
I already have a deregulated supplier; can I still join the aggregation?
The information provided by the utility indicated that you did not have a supplier. However, in some instances, there may be a delay in switching notices provided by the utility to suppliers. As such, you should check with your current supplier on your ability to terminate the agreement without incurring damages. You can always join the program later, under the same terms and conditions.
Is there an early termination fee for leaving the program after the 21 day opt-out period?
No, there is no early termination fee for leaving the program at any point in time. However, upon returning to the utility you might not be served under the same rates, terms or conditions that apply to other customers served by the utility.
I am currently on budget billing, will that continue?
Yes, the utility will continue to provide you with a budget bill.
How do I contact Archer if I have any additional questions?
If you have additional questions about the program, please contact us toll free at 844-795-7491 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
