PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF GAHANNA’S ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM PLAN OF OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4928.20(C) of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Gahanna will hold two (2) separate Public Hearings on the Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance for the City of Gahanna on September 3, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. and on September 16, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Both hearings will be held at 200 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. The City of Gahanna is a member of the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (“SOPEC”), a regional council of governments under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code. SOPEC provides energy services to member communities, political subdivisions, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies. The City of Gahanna will be holding the two (2) Public Hearings referenced above to permit comments and questions regarding the SOPEC Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance. The SOPEC Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance describes the policies and procedures by which the government aggregation program will be carried out for electricity for eligible Gahanna residents and small commercial customers, including those policies and procedures related to rates and customer service. The SOPEC Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance addresses the following topics regarding the Electric Aggregation Program: (I) Introduction; (II) Description and Objectives of the Aggregation Program: Endorsement Program; (III) Goals of the Aggregation Program; (IV) Rates; (V) Steps for Communities during the Aggregation Program; (VI) Participation in the Aggregation Program: Endorsement Program; (VII) Notification of Opt-Out Aggregation Program Customers; (VIII) The City of Athens, Ohio Carbon Fee; (IX) Customer Service; (X) Customer Protections; (XI) Customer Complaints; (XII) Termination of Participation in the Opt-Out Aggregation Program; (XIII) Termination of Participation in the Opt-In Aggregation Program; (XIV) Organizational Structure and Organizational Structure Chart; (XV) Certification; (XVI) Aggregation Program Funding; and (XVII) Modification of the SOPEC’s Plan. Copies of the Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance may be obtained at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.