Public Hearing – Plan of Operations and Governance – Electric Aggregation

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE 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 Riverside will hold two separate Public Hearings on the Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance for the City of Riverside on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. and on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. Both hearings will be held in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 5200 Springfield Street, Suite 100, Riverside, Ohio 45431. The City of Riverside is considering becoming a member of the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), a regional council of governments under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Rev. Code. SOPEC provides energy services to member communities, political subdivisions, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, & public agencies. In preparation for taking this action, the City of Riverside will be holding the two 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 Riverside 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: (1) Introduction; (2) Description and Objectives of the Aggregation Program: Endorsement Program; (3) Goals of the Aggregation Program; (4) Rates; (5) Steps for Communities during the Aggregation Program; (6) Participation in the Aggregation Program: Endorsement Program; (7) Notification of Opt-Out Aggregation Program Customers; (8) Customer Service; (9) Customer Protections; (10) Customer Complaints; (11) Termination of Participation in the Opt-Out Aggregation Program; (12) Termination of Participation in the Opt-In Aggregation Program; (13) Organizational Structure; (14) Organizational Structure Chart; (15) Certification; (16) Aggregation Program Funding; and (17) Modification of the SOPEC’s Plan. Copies of the Electric Aggregation Program Plan of Operation and Governance may be obtained from the Clerk of Council between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.