Davis Junction, Illinois, Chooses Constellation to Supply Low-Cost Electricity to Residents

CHICAGO (July 10, 2012) - Davis Junction, Ill., has chosen Constellation, a business unit of Exelon Corp. and a longtime competitive energy provider in Illinois, to supply residents with low-cost electricity following a competitive bidding process under the state's electricity choice aggregation program.

"Constellation is proud to offer residents in Davis Junction, Illinois, fixed-price certainty and the hassle-free low rates we offer all customers," said Bruce Stewart, chief marketing officer for Constellation. "As a national energy leader with deep roots serving Illinois businesses, we look forward to continuing to invest in Illinois communities by offering a range of competitive market benefits to residents and small businesses."

The village board voted unanimously on May 25 to purchase electricity from Constellation, an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier.

Village officials indicate the 24-month term at a rate of $0.04945 per kilowatt hour is approximately 30 percent lower than Commonwealth Edison's current BES residential (non-electric space heating) rate of $0.07034 kWh, representing estimated savings of $300 for a typical single family home using 10,000 kWh on an annual basis, and $600 during the entire term of the contract.*
Electric service under the newly negotiated rates is scheduled to begin as early as August 2012.

Constellation will work with village officials to notify all eligible customers of the electric supply rate, terms and conditions and their right to opt-out of the program. Residential and small commercial retail customers will have the right to opt-out of the aggregation program without penalty and remain with ComEd-purchased electricity.  Customers who do not 'opt-out' can also leave the program at any time within the 24-month term without penalty.

To learn more about the electricity aggregation program, Davis Junction residents can contact Rock River Energy Services, the village's energy consultant, at 815-732-4603 or Village Hall at 815-645-8000.
 

^{*Estimated savings are based on Commonwealth Edison's Price to Compare (PTC) for BES residential (non-electric space heating) rate of 7.034 cents per kWh in effect June 1, 2012 - Sept. 30, 2012, which includes an Electricity Supply Charge of 6.214 cents and a Transmission Services Charge of 0.820 cents.}