Electric Aggregation

In 2013, Mt. Vernon residents voted to let the city negotiate electricity rates on behalf of residents and small businesses. This is called electric aggregation, and it helps keep electricity costs low.

The City has consistently secured rates at or below Ameren's default supply rate.

Homefield Energy is the City's chosen supplier. 

The current rate of $0.11789 per kWh, locked in from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

What is electric aggregation?

Electric aggregation lets the City buy electricity for residents and small businesses at a group rate. Illinois passed Public Act 096‑0176 in 2009, allowing municipalities to use electric aggregation to help residents and small businesses save money. You can read the full text of the law here.

The city seeks bids and negotiates the fixed rate per kWh from a supplier and the length of the contract.

Who Can Participate?

• All residents within Mt. Vernon city limits
• Small business within the city limits using 15,000 kWh or less

How to Enroll

You don’t have to do anything to be enrolled. If you’re eligible, you are automatically included.

Opting Out or Back In

• Opt Out Anytime: Call Homefield Energy at 1-866-694-1262
• No Early Termination Fee
• If you opted out before and received a new opt-out letter, you need to opt out again to stay out of the program.
• Want to Rejoin? You can opt back in after 1 year by calling 1-844-351-7691 or emailing DESCustCare@vistraenergy.com. Have your account holder name, address, and account number ready.

Have Questions?

Our energy consultant is AGE (Affordable Gas & Electric).
Contact: Jordan Haarmann at 618-203-8328 or jordan.h@agellc.com

Other Electric Options

You can also choose your own electric supplier. For a full list, visit:

www.pluginillinois.org/suppliers.aspx

The City of Mt. Vernon is in Ameren Rate Zone III. 

Important: Solicitors & Scams

During warmer months, you may see door-to-door salespeople offering to switch your electricity supplier. These salespeople are not associated with the City of Mt. Vernon.

Never give your account information to anyone claiming to represent the City.

Solicitor Rules:

• Must have a valid City-issued permit
•  Must carry and show their permit
• Must obey "No Soliciting" signs
• Must leave if asked
• May only knock between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

If they don’t follow these rules, call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 618-242-2727.

The city cannot deny a permit without valid cause and written complaints from residents.