Should You Switch Electric Suppliers?

Several companies have been soliciting in Lake Zurich recently, offering residents electricity rates with the goal of lowering their ComEd bill. 

The Village wants to encourage residents to be cautious when providing account information to solicitors.  Solicitors must register with the Police Department before going door-to-door in Lake Zurich.   

• Registered solicitors should have lanyards issued by the LZPD.  Ask to see this before talking further with them.
   
• The Village does offers an electricity aggregation program through supplier Homefield Energy, which a majority of residents participate in.  Alternative suppliers may or may not be able to match the rates that Homefield Energy provides.
   
• Homefield Energy rates are locked in as follows:

        July 2014 - June 2016: 7.199 cents/kWh

        July 2016 - June 2017: 6.350 cents/kWh   

• Residents may leave and rejoin the Village aggregation program with Homefield Energy for free at any time.  Please call Village Hall at 847-540-1684 to do so.
   
• Shopping around for electricity only impacts the "supply" portion of your ComEd bill, not the total bill.  The "delivery" and "taxes/fees" sections do not change by switching suppliers.
   
• When shopping for an electricity supplier, be cautious of any early termination penalty that may apply if you leave them in the future.

For more information on the Village's electric aggregation program with Homefield Energy, please visit LakeZurich.org or Homefield Energy's FAQ.
 

  Be the First to Know When An Emergency Happens in Your Neighborhood

The Village uses a mass notification system called Everbridge to quickly communicate with residents during time-sensitive situations, such as emergencies and public safety matters.

This mass notification system allows officials to record, send, and track personalized voice messages, text messages, and emails to thousands of residents in just minutes.  The Village can target messages to specific groups or residents in a specific neighborhood, notifying only those that need to be aware of a situation.

Now Offering $50 for Your Old, Working Fridge or Freezer

Refrigerators are one of the main energy-consuming appliances in the home.  Old refrigerators can consumer as much as four times more energy than newer models and could cost you up to $150 a year in electricity.  Getting rid of an old, working unit can be a key step in managing your electric bill.  

• ComEd will pick up your old, working fridge or freezer for FREE and recycle it responsibly. 
   
• You will get $50 for participating. 
   
• ComEd also offers rebates on the purchase of select ENERGY STAR®  certified appliances including fridges and freezers.  
   

Schedule a pickup with ComEd now