1. Illinois Energy
Aggregation, LLC
Village of
Stickney
2012

2. What is Aggregation?
 Process that allows your residents and
businesses to maximize their purchasing
power by buying electricity at bulk rates.

3. History of Aggregation
 Twelve years ago the General Assembly
deregulated electricity which benefited
industry and large commercial users.
 Large Commercial Users have already saved
One Billion Dollars!
 Now the General Assembly has amended
the law to allow residential and small
commercial customers to benefit also.

4. Steps
 Step 1: According to a recent article in the
Illinois Municipal Review, the first step is to
select an aggregator.
ILLINOIS ENERGY AGGREGATION LLC IS THE
BEST CHOICE TO BE YOUR AGGREGATOR!
 Step 2: IEA will take care of the
rest of the work.

5. Here’s what IEA does for its clients…
Draft the ordinance providing the referendum
question to be placed on the ballot.

6. How will the people know about the
process?
IEA provides the village
with Public Information
explaining the benefits
of electric aggregation.

7. The Public Decides
Public Votes “Yes” to save money on electric
bills when they vote in November for the
referendum question.

8. The Plan
With our clients, IEA develops a plan of
operation and governance for aggregation with
the Illinois Power Agency.

9. Who explains the plan?
IEA prepares and publishes the public notice
and conducts two public hearings on the plan.

10. How do we know we’ll get
qualified bids?
IEA prepares specifications and distributes
an RFP to electric suppliers to get the most
competitive and complete bids.

11. The Request for Proposal…
 Can include options for:
 A requirement for green energy
 Senior discounts or rebates
 One year, two year or three year prices
 A civic contribution

12. How will you be able to determine the
best bid?
IEA reviews the bids from all the suppliers
responding to the RFP and makes a written
recommendation.

13. What happens after the review of the
bids?
IEA negotiates with suppliers for the best
price based on the requirements of the RFP.

14. After negotiations are complete what
happens?
A contract is drafted and IEA, as the
aggregator recommends approval of the
contract.

15. What do we do after the new supplier
is in place?
IEA will monitor the program on behalf of
the village and report back to the village as
necessary.

16. Aggregation is working in Illinois
Businesses have already saved one BILLION dollars
Now municipalities are saving millions
 Chicago Ridge over $1.5 Million per year
 Evergreen Park over $2.3 Million per year
Stickney homeowners will each save $200 or more
per year
We have secured some of the lowest rates anywhere:
 Evergreen Park 4.625 per kWh
 Chicago Ridge 4.6 per kWh

17. “The savings of almost
1.5 million dollars for our
residents is outstanding”,
IEA’s chief executive officer, Robert Streit credited village officials for “seeking
competitive quotes and allowing IEA to negotiate the best rate on their behalf rather than
contracting directly with one supplier”. IEA as the Village’s aggregator, held information
meetings prior to the referendum, conducted public meetings to explain the village’s plan
of operation to residents, drafted the request for proposal, solicited quotes, reviewed the
quotes, negotiated the best price and presented its analysis to the village board. “We put
 VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE SAVES RESIDENTS a lot of work into the process because the process works best when there is a competitive
ABOUT 1.5 MILLION PER YEAR WITH ELECTRIC free market”, stated Streit.
Chicago Ridge Trustee Brad Grove, who initially proposed using IEA
AGGREGATION CONTRACT as the aggregator agreed that the aggregation process and the use of a professional
 The Village of Chicago Ridge Board of Trustees saved its residents aggregator delivered the best price for the village residents. “The board rejected the idea
approximately $1.5 million dollars a year, by selecting an alternative electricity of hiring one of the suppliers without competitive bids and we saved the residents almost
supplier for its electricity aggregation program last night. Of the eight qualified 1.5 million dollars”, said Grove. Prior to the March 2012 referendum approving
bids received, Verde Energy USA had the lowest 24-month, fixed rate of 4.6 aggregation, village officials were approached by a supplier that promised a fixed rate of
cents per kilowatt-hour. 5.4 without the use of an aggregation consultant such as IEA. Grove said that hiring a
 The Village Chicago Ridge previously selected Illinois Energy supplier directly would have been a “terrible” mistake.
Aggregation, LLC (IEA) as its aggregation consultant in order to design and IEA and Verde Energy USA will immediately begin notifying residents
oversee the Village’s bid process. Energy aggregation allows the residents of of the opt-out provisions after receiving the customer list from Com Ed. “If everything
municipalities and villages to collectively seek more competitive pricing on their goes well, our residents will begin seeing their savings in October or November”, said
energy bills. Illinois Energy Aggregation LLC was able to provide the Village Siegel.
with one of the lowest rates of the year at 4.600. Other towns in the area, which IEA is a licensed energy and natural gas consultant with its offices in
have entered into contracts in 2012, have received higher rates, using other Oak Lawn, Illinois. Siegel noted that the company’s close proximity made it very easy to
aggregation consultants, including Hickory Hills (4.98), Justice (4.87) Palos work with the IEA also is working with the Village of Evergreen Park, Hazel Crest,
Heights (4.8), Orland Park (4.823) and Palos Hills (4.74). McCook, Burbank, the Township of Stickney, Worth Township and Orland Township. IEA
in addition to securing prices for various towns is working with some townships and
 Mayor Eugene Siegel praised the work of IEA noting that the
municipalities on the November 2012 referendum seeking approval for aggregation
company had originally promised to save the village one million dollars. “The
programs in those towns.
savings of almost 1.5 million dollars for our residents is outstanding”, said Siegel.
Siegel said that he would recommend that any village or township
According to numbers provided by IEA, the savings for Chicago Ridge residents
thinking about this process would be well advised to speak with IEA. “They did a great job
between the Verde price and the Com Ed price is $1,488,000 based on historical
for us”, said Siegel.
usage data. IEA’s chief executive officer, Robert Streit credited village officials
IEA is owned and operated by Robert J. Streit and Dennis Brennan.
for “seeking competitive quotes and allowing IEA to negotiate the best rate on
Streit is a six term Village. Streit and Brennan’s collective years of governmental
their behalf rather than contracting directly with one supplier”. IEA as the
experience allow IEA to work closely with municipalities and townships to secure the best
Village’s aggregator, held information meetings prior to the referendum,
prices for energy. Trustee in Oak Lawn. Brennan, who also serves as General Counsel
conducted public meetings to explain the village’s plan of operation to residents,
for the company, has served as a Village Trustee in Merrionette Park, as President of the
drafted the request for proposal, solicited quotes, reviewed the quotes,
Hinsdale Township District 86 Board of Education and as a DuPage County Health Board
negotiated the best price and presented its analysis to the village board. “We
Member. Streit and Brennan’s collective years of governmental experience allow IEA to
put a lot of work into the process because the process works best when there is
work closely with municipalities and townships to secure the best prices for energy.
a competitive free market”, stated Streit.

18. Illinois Energy Aggregation
LLC was able to provide the
Village with one of the lowest
rates of the year at .4625.
VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK REAPS HUGE SAVINGS
WITH ELECTRIC AGGREGATION CONTRACT
The Village of Evergreen Park Board of Trustees, IEA is a licensed energy and natural gas consultant with
in a move to save its residents approximately $2.3 million dollars a offices in Oak Lawn, IL and Chicago, IL. IEA also represents
year, selected the alternative electricity supplier Verde Energy USA the Village of Chicago Ridge, Hazel Crest, McCook,
for its electricity aggregation on Monday night. Out of Burbank, the Township of Stickney and Orland Township.
approximately one dozen energy bids submitted, Verde Energy IEA in addition to securing prices for various towns is
USA had the lowest 24-month, fixed rate of 4.625 cents per working with some townships and municipalities on the
kilowatt-hour and no enrollment or cancellation fees. November 2012 referendum seeking approval for
The Village of Evergreen Park chose Illinois Energy aggregation programs in those towns.
Aggregation, LLC (IEA) as its aggregation consultant in order to IEA is owned and operated by Robert J. Streit
design and oversee the Village’s bid process. Energy aggregation and Dennis Brennan. Streit is a six term Village Trustee in
allows the residents of municipalities and villages to collectively Oak Lawn. Brennan, who also serves as General Counsel
seek more competitive pricing on their energy bills. Illinois Energy for the company, has served as a Village Trustee in
Aggregation LLC was able to provide the Village with one of the Merrionette Park, as President of the Hinsdale Township
lowest rates of the year at .4625. Other towns in the area, which District 86 Board of Education and as a DuPage County
have entered into contracts in 2012, have received higher rates Health Board Member. Streit and Brennan’s collective years
(cents/kwh), including Hickory Hills (4.98), Justice (4.87) Palos of governmental experience allow IEA to work closely with
Heights (4.8), Orland Park (4.823) and Palos Hills (4.74). municipalities and townships to secure the best prices for
IEA Principal Dennis Brennan stated, “I would like to energy.
credit Mayor Sexton and the Board of Trustees for their ###
commitment and dedication to secure an excellent low rate on If you would like more information about this topic or Illinois
behalf of the residents of Evergreen Park.” Brennan noted that Energy Aggregation, LLC please call (630) 230-6434.
Mayor Sexton and the Trustees were committed to the aggregation
process rather than selecting a supplier without using a consultant.
“We were able to save the residents millions and our fee is very
minimal and is paid by the supplier”, said Brennan. Villages that
fail to use consultants like IEA generally pay a higher rate than
towns that use an aggregator.

19. How will your constituents feel about
IEA and saving MONEY???

20. Who do I call if my power goes out?
Com Ed will continue to be responsible for
the transmission of power.
Will I get more than one bill?
No. Residents will continue to receive their
bill from Com Ed. The only change will be
lower rates.
The new supplier will be listed on the bill as
a line item.

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22. Why use an aggregator like IEA?
 The principals of IEA have governmental experience,
business experience, legal experience and a record of
reducing electric costs for municipal and business clients.
 IEA is not an agent of any of the Alternative Electric
Suppliers and does not have any conflicts, working as
your aggregator.
 IEA doesn’t charge the Village ANYTHING AT ALL!!!
 Your residents are given the choice and anyone can opt
out of the plan.

23. We know what you do,
because we are elected officials too.
 We understand your concerns and work
hard to meet your needs.
 Our combined experience brings a team
to you that is well versed in all areas
necessary to make a smooth transition
from high priced electric service to a more
economical alternative.

24. Robert Streit
 Bob has been a business owner in Oak Lawn for the
past 30 years.
 He is a Village Trustee with over 20 years of
experience in local government.
 He continues to chair the Public Works Committee
as he has done for the last 12 years.
 Bob’s extensive experience chairing public meetings
and active participation in the electoral process
serves him well in assisting communities in lowering
the electricity costs for their residents.

25. Dennis Brennan
 Dennis has been an elected official in
various capacities for the last 20 years in
the local and state arena.
 He is a licensed attorney in the private,
public and governmental sectors with over
25 years of experience.
 Dennis has experience directly working as
a local elected official and understands
the needs of local communities.

26. We’re the local guys.
We’re your neighbors.
IEA represents a number of our
neighboring communities.
Burbank Stickney Township
Hazelcrest Evergreen Park
McCook Chicago Ridge
We’d like to add
The “Caring” Village of Stickney
to our list of satisfied customers

27. Illinois Energy Aggregation, LLC
www.IllinoisEnergyAggregation.com
CONTACT US
9713 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
630-230-6434
If you wish to e-mail us to request more information,
Call us or please e-mail :
info@IllinoisEnergyAggregation.com