City-Run Regional Programs
The City of Barberton Announces New Fixed Rate for Natural Gas Aggregation Program
City of Barberton, Ohio (September 30, 2025)
Barberton City officials would like to announce that they have established a new 12-month fixed-rate for members of the natural gas aggregation program. The new program term will be supplied by IGS Energy and run through the November 2026 bill cycle. A rate of $4.84 per Mcf has been set for gas consumed for the December 2025 through November 2026 bill cycles. Residents and small commercial customers can expect a letter from IGS Energy to arrive on or about October 13th. The letter will explain the rate, terms, and conditions of the offer.
We are pleased to make this rate available for our residents and small businesses. The fixed rate will give them price protection and budget stability for the next term. As before, our program has no early termination fee.
Residents and businesses should carefully read their letter from IGS Energy. Residents who are currently participating in the program will receive an “opt-out” letter, and do not need to take any action to remain in the program. Residents who have not chosen a supplier and receive their gas supply from Enbridge Gas Ohio will also receive an “opt-out” letter. If they wish to be added to the program, they should simply do nothing, and they will automatically receive the new rate. Any accounts that have already shopped for an alternate supply outside the aggregation will not receive an opt-out letter and would need to contact IGS Energy if they wish to join the City’s program.
We would like to remind you that the aggregation program is simply another option for you to consider, and it is important that you make yourself aware of the other options available to you, specifically:
- The Public Utility Commission of Ohio provides a list of other publicly available offers on their website, www.energychoice.ohio.gov. Anyone considering those supply offers should be aware of any early termination penalties, fixed monthly charges, or automatic renewal provisions that can quickly offset any perceived savings. Our program includes none of the above.
- The utility’s supply rate for the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) is a variable rate option. It follows monthly market conditions and trends up and down throughout the year.
Again, we would like to remind people that the program is simply another option for our residents and small businesses to consider in their efforts to manage their energy costs.
More Information
The City is pleased to have made this program possible, but asks that you do not call the City offices. They are not equipped to handle a large volume of calls. Residents should contact IGS Energy toll-free at 1-877-353-0162 if they have any questions.
Barberton Residents & Small Businesses to Receive NOPEC Electric Enrollment Letters
City of Barberton, Ohio (April 17, 2026)
The City of Barberton has joined NOPEC’s electric aggregation program. Residents and small businesses will be able to take advantage of electric supply rates negotiated exclusively for NOPEC customers beginning with their June usage.
Eligible customers will soon receive enrollment letters in the mail that explain NOPEC’s electric program options and rates, along with providing customers the option to opt out of the aggregation program. Enrollment letters will be mailed on April 17, and most residents should receive them the week of April 20. NOPEC is required by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to send these enrollment letters to all eligible residential and small business customers in NOPEC member communities.
To enroll, you do not need to take any action. Your account will automatically be enrolled into NOPEC’s Standard Program Price option. There will be no disruption of service during this switch. Only the supply of electricity will be provided by NOPEC. Ohio Edison will still be the utility responsible for delivering electricity to homes and businesses, reading meters, sending bills, and restoring power after an outage. Customers will continue to receive only one bill.
Additional electric program options include 12- and 24-Month Fixed Terms, a Monthly Variable Price, and 100% Renewable Content programs. For more information on product choices, visit nopec.org or call NOPEC’s 24/7 Customer Care Center at 855-NOPEC01 (855-667-3201).
Once enrolled into the electric aggregation program, NOPEC/NextEra Energy Services should begin appearing as the new electric supplier on customers’ bills.
If consumers do not wish to participate in NOPEC’s electric aggregation, they must notify NOPEC by May 8 by filling out and mailing or faxing back the opt-out form attached to the enrollment letter.
If you have additional questions about the enrollment process or NOPEC’s electric aggregation, please contact NOPEC’s Customer Care Center at 855-667-3201. NOPEC’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions.
About NOPEC: NOPEC is an energy aggregation in Ohio that uses the bulk buying power of 250 member communities to negotiate exclusive electric and natural gas rates for nearly one million residential and small business customers. Since 2001, NOPEC has saved its customers hundreds of millions of dollars on their energy costs, provided education opportunities for Ohio students and residents, and helped protect Ohio consumers by advocating for consumer-friendly energy policies to protect against unfair utility rate increases.
For more information about NOPEC, visit www.nopec.org