City-Run Regional Programs
The City of Barberton Announces New Fixed Rate for Natural Gas Aggregation Program
City of Barberton, Ohio (October 2, 2026)
Opt-out letters will be mailing to current and newly eligible accounts in the natural gas aggregation program on October 9th. Starting with the November 2026 meter reads, the aggregation program will offer a new fixed rate of $3.99/Mcf for 12-months through October 2027. Residents and small businesses should look for a mailer to arrive on or about October 9th, concerning the new natural gas aggregation program offer from IGS Energy. Any residents with questions about their letter or status in the aggregation program should contact IGS Energy at 877-353-0162.
The mailer will explain the program offer and the means to opt-out should a customer not want to participate in the program. Residents will have 21 days to contact, or return an opt-out card to, IGS Energy if they decide not to participate.
For current participants wishing to continue, or newly eligible accounts wishing to begin, participating in the aggregation program no action is needed in response to the letter you receive. Only those wishing not to participate in the program should respond to their opt-out letter.
Any accounts that have contracted with a supplier outside of the aggregation program will not receive an opt-out letter, and would need to contact IGS Energy if they wish to join the program.
We 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 these 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 default supply rate, the Standard Choice Option (SCO). This is a variable rate option which follows monthly market conditions and trends up and down throughout the year.
While the aggregation is a competitive price offer, it never guarantees to be the lowest available option at all times. Residents are reminded that the aggregation is simply one more option for them to consider as they seek to manage their natural gas costs.
More Information
The City has made this program possible but asks that you do not call the City offices. They cannot confirm your account status or add/remove accounts from the program. Any residents with questions about their letter or status in the aggregation program should contact IGS Energy at 877-353-0162.
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