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A presentation by Mark Pruitt of Illinois Community Choice Aggregation Network (ICCAN) and Sharon Alegado of MC Squared on the status of municipal aggregation and community solar programs in Oak Park
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A presentation by Mark Pruitt of Illinois Community Choice Aggregation Network (ICCAN) and Sharon Alegado of MC Squared on the status of municipal aggregation and community solar programs in Oak Park.
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Recommended Action
There is no action needed on this item at this time.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On October 3, 2022, the Board approved extending the term of the Special Services Agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC through December 2025.
* On July 23, 2018, the Village Board approved an Electric Power Supply Contract with MC Squared, which was extended on July 22, 2019, August 2, 2021, and April 11, 2022.
* In January 2011 the Board approved placing a municipal aggregation referendum on the April 5, 2011 ballot; the measure passed with a 66% approval rating. The Board approved the Community Choice Aggregation program on September 26, 2011.
Background
The 2024-2025 Board Goals include goal 5.1.c., which states "By the end of 2025, transition the municipal aggregation contract to be at least one-third renewable energy supply by pursuing procurement opportunities to increase the percent of renewable energy in the electricity supplied and expand Community Choice Aggregation subscribership."
This Board Priority aligns with the following CROP Plan actions:
RE01: Explore options for utility-scale solar infrastructure that can supply energy to Oak Park.
RE02: Negotiate a Community Choice aggregation service agreement that requires 100% renewable energy.
The Village's current aggregation contract with MC Squared expires at the end of 2025. The contract renewal or bid for new services provides an opportunity to advance the Board and CROP plan goals....
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