The Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) has introduced a new natural gas aggregation initiative set to commence this fall. MVCC serves as the certified governmental aggregator
for 18 local communities. This program will offer residents and small businesses a fixed supply rate of $7.195 per MCF from Archer Energy, ensuring price stability in a volatile natural gas market.
The communities involved include Brookville, Centerville, Eaton, Englewood, Fairborn, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Miamisburg, Monroe, Moraine, New Lebanon, Oakwood, Trotwood, Troy, Union, Vandalia and West Carrollton. Clayton and Lewisburg are working towards natural gas aggregation as a ballot measure for voters in November 2025.
Gas supply service is scheduled to start with the November 2025 billing cycle and will last until May 2027, at which point a new contract term and rate will be assessed through a competitive bidding process.
Eligible residents and small businesses will receive an opt-out notification letter from Archer Energy in early to mid-September. Those who wish to participate in the program do not need to take any action; they will be automatically enrolled. Anyone who prefers not to participate can simply call the number provided in the letter to “opt out” and remain on the default-service supply with CenterPoint Energy (CPE).
Eligible participants have the flexibility to leave and rejoin the program at any time without incurring early termination or additional fees. CPE will continue to offer its standard monthly invoicing services to customers enrolled in the program, along with its regulated distribution services. Additionally, participating residents and small businesses will still contact CPE for any service-related issues.