Richard Herrmann, et ux Rezoning from F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential
Richard Herrmann, et ux Staff recommended Findings of Fact: 1. The intensity and current residential use of the property will not change. 2. The rezoning will allow a residential property to be sold separately from the surrounding farmland. 3. The rezoning will help preserve a home which may date back to the late 1800 s.
Richard Herrmann, et ux Staff: Approve Regional Planning Commission: N/A Zoning Board of Appeals: Approve
Old Oak LLC Interim Special Use for 5 years for an outdoor storage facility
Old Oak LLC Staff recommended Findings of Fact: 1. The proposed interim special use will correct a zoning violation. 2. The storage use in ancillary to the primary landscaping business being operated on the property. 3. The Interim Special Use will allow a continued use of the land that would otherwise be unproductive.
Staff: Approve Old Oak LLC Regional Planning Commission: N/A Zoning Board of Appeals: NO RECOMMENDATION (3-3 VOTE)
Municipal Electric Aggregation Kane County Development Committee December, 2012
Municipal Electric Aggregation A method by which municipal or county governments can enter into electricity purchasing agreements on behalf of consumers within their jurisdiction Bluestar Energy Solutions, 10/2011
2012 Aggregation Referendum Kane County Referendum in March, 2012 Voted down: 4228 (51%) no / 4021 (49%) yes 4228 4021 Yes No
Aggregation Referenda 2012 Referendum 2013 Referendum No public education Few aggregation examples Public Education plan 466 IL public bodies have passed aggregation referenda More media coverage
Consumers Residents Small Businesses Small Business (< 100 KWH)
Current Power Purchase Model Individual Residents Purchase Energy From Electricity Supplier Electricity Supplier invoices residents monthly
Aggregated Power Purchase Model County Enters into Power Purchase Agreement with Electricity Supplier on behalf of residents Buying in bulk allows better rate No change to electricity delivery or invoicing
Regulatory Authority Public Act 095-0481: Illinois Power Agency Act Specifically charged with preparing a detailed plan designed to promote, in the most expeditious manner possible, retail electric competition for residential and small commercial electricity consumers while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service. Public Act 096-0176: Amendment authorizing municipal aggregation
Aggregation Process Rate better than ComEd Enter Contract Ordinance to Put Referendum on Ballot Referendum X 2 Public Hearings Stop X Bids for Electric Supply Contract Stop (Individuals Opt Out) Rate not better than ComEd Stop, No Contract Electric Utility Consultant Assists with Process
Who is doing this? 466 IL municipalities, townships and counties
RES: Retail Electric Supplier Source: Illinois Commerce Commission, 2012
2012 Status Kane County Aggregations Supply & Transmission Rate * (cents per kwh) * ComEd fixed residential Supply & Transmission rate: 8.319 /kwh (through 5/2013) ** Savings on Supply & Transmission rates only. Distribution/Delivery charges are not changed. Source: Illinois Commerce Commission, 2012 Current Contract Ends Savings ** Community Status Supplier (%) Referendum Aurora Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.71 43% Aug-14 Mar-12 Aurora Township Referendum Passed Nov-12 Barrington Supplier Chosen MC Squared 4.74 43% Mar-12 Big Rock Supplier Chosen Verde Energy USA 4.53 46% Jun-14 Mar-12 Burlington Supplier Chosen Verde Energy USA 4.53 46% Jun-14 Mar-12 Campton Hills Supplier Chosen MC Squared 4.40 47% Sep-14 Mar-12 Dundee Township Referendum Passed Nov-12 East Dundee Referendum Passed Mar-12 Elburn Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.72 43% Sep-14 Apr-11 Elgin Supplier Chosen Direct Energy 4.92 41% Aug-14 Mar-12 Gilberts Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.76 43% Jul-14 Mar-12 Hampshire Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.82 42% Jul-14 Mar-12 4.17 through Supplier Chosen Direct Energy Huntley July 2013 50% Jul-14 Mar-12 Maple Park Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.99 40% Aug-14 Mar-12 Montgomery Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.82 42% Aug-14 Mar-12 North Aurora Supplier Chosen Integrys Energy Services 5.75 31% Oct-13 Apr-11 Pingree Grove Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.93 41% Aug-14 Mar-12 South Elgin Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.74 43% Jul-14 Mar-12 Sugar Grove Supplier Chosen Direct Energy 5.99 28% Sep-13 Apr-11 West Dundee Supplier Chosen FirstEnergy Solutions 4.90 41% Aug-14 Mar-12
Typical Electricity Charges (Approximate) 5% 45% 45% 5% Taxes Distribution Transmission Supply Impacted by Aggregation
Green Power Option Decide AFTER referendum Can specify % green power (wind, solar) City of Oak Park 100% green power; maintained 25% savings (.0579/ KWH) Cost of green power is currently low; may get 10% or more at no extra cost
County Revenue Option Decide AFTER referendum Per-household revenue from the chosen electric supplier Can pay for: Internal county costs to run program Energy conservation programs Cities of Fulton & Glenwood have included revenues
Issues to be resolved State Law: 23 months to re-offer referendum IL bill introduced to provide an exception Legislature to rule by 1/8/13 County board meets 1/15/13 Referendum question on ballot in townships that have already passed aggregation
Next Steps
1. Ordinance to place Referendum on April Ballot Ordinance must be approved by Jan 22 nd
2. Information to Residents regarding Aggregation FAQ Website Page & News Direct Mailing
3. Referendum Referendum language spelled out in legislation Election is April 9, 2013 PROPOSITION Shall the County of Kane have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?
4. Select Consultant Recommendation to be based on experience, plan, and fee structure Consultant fee to be paid for by Energy Supplier; no cost to the County
5. If Referendum Passes, Implementation Public Hearings Opportunity for residents to Opt-Out Competitive Bid for supplier Migration of accounts to new supplier Monitoring
Questions? Karen Kosky; koskykaren@countyofkane.org