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SOPEC member communities continue to see savings in new supply year

SOPEC is pleased to share that the new rates for the SOPEC Electric Aggregation Program, a default 100% renewable energy supply product, will remain lower than the utilities’ standard service offers (SSO) from June 2023-2024. The new rates secured for the SOPEC Electric Aggregation Program are fixed for two years, holding from June 2023-2025.

Since its inception in 2014, SOPEC has remained deeply rooted in the communities we serve, staying invested in each community’s clean energy and sustainability aspirations, and continues to expand its public aggregation model across Ohio. SOPEC remains steadfast in its mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions for its members.

For more details, go to Electric Aggregation Program.

If you aren’t currently enrolled in the aggregation program and would like to, call the dedicated SOPEC enrollment number with our supplier (AEP ENERGY) at 1-877-648-1937.

Focused on Value for Our Members

SOPEC is a public service organization that manages opt-out governmental energy aggregation programming for its members. As a regional council of governments under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code, SOPEC members purchase electricity as a group within Ohio’s deregulated electricity market. SOPEC is governed by a general assembly and board of directors made up of elected officials and representatives from its members. SOPEC operates as a shared energy office that provides pooled administrative, financial, and legal services required for high-value public energy programs and projects that support sustainable communities.

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Free Solar Assessments & REAP Grant Assistance for Rural Small Businesses and Farmers in Ohio

With support from the Ohio USDA Rural Development State Office, SOPEC provides free solar assessments and REAP grant preparation assistance for rural small businesses and agricultural producers across the state of Ohio. After an on-site visit from our solar assessment providers, applicants will receive a complete report with a full estimate and details about the 50% USDA REAP grant, the 30% federal solar tax credit, and other low-cost financing and grant opportunities.

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Testimonials

“We appreciate SOPEC’s work to build a more sustainable energy infrastructure in the region.”

-Shelley Dickstein, City Manager, City of Dayton

“Unlike a traditional broker, SOPEC’s services go far beyond a competitive electric supply rate for the community. SOPEC really cares about helping its member governments. SOPEC helped our local government reduce our energy costs by 70%, even though we were under contract with a different supplier. But they did it anyway.”

— Doug Davis, Mayor, Village of Trimble

“SOPEC has provided energy aggregation services for the City of Athens since 2014. There is not a better deal out there. SOPEC provides first-class customer support and is entirely focused on helping our community accomplish our energy planning goals. ”

— Steve Patterson, Mayor, City of Athens

“All I can say is, thank you SOPEC and keep up the good work! The more people recognize the importance of energy choice, the more they will understand how aggregation is the built-in check and balance to a fair and equitable energy system. How else would a consumer know what they really should pay for electricity if their local government doesn’t take a seat at the table? Let’s continue keeping the utilities on their toes and giving people a real voice.”

— Maria Dimengo, Winner of Annual Pawpaw Festival Drawing

News & Updates

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SOPEC Awarded $500,000 Grant by U.S. Department of Energy to Foster Clean Energy Future

SOPEC is delighted to announce its successful grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Community Energy Program. This pivotal Energy Future Grant, totaling $498,684, supports SOPEC’s “Energy Futures Grants: Water Investments for Sustainable Energy'” proposal.

SOPEC Awarded $12.5 Million for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion in Ohio

The Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council has been awarded a $12,545,691 grant , part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. This positions SOPEC as a prominent player in Ohio's move towards sustainable transportation.

The SOPEC Advantage

SOPEC has some advantages that private energy brokers just can’t match. As a public service organization, SOPEC will guarantee a competitive electric aggregation rate for your community. SOPEC will also guarantee a more valuable aggregation experience from the very beginning. SOPEC will help our members understand how energy markets and utility rates actually work. SOPEC will provide grants and resources to member communities and political subdivisions to remain profit-neutral and fully invested in the sustainability goals of all our members. SOPEC is governed by the leaders and elected officials of our members. SOPEC is focused on expanding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout your community. Above all, SOPEC will provide never-ending customer support.

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