Why Residents Receive “Opt-Out” Letters for the Energy Aggregation Program

Harrison’s energy aggregation program helps residents access competitive energy supply pricing and has delivered savings compared to Duke Energy’s default rates.

Why do residents have to “opt out”?

Several years ago, the City engaged Energy Alliances to oversee the City’s energy aggregation performance. Each year, the City receives an in-person report on both electric and natural gas performance from the previous year. By participating in aggregation pricing for energy supply, Harrison residents have seen, and continue to see, savings compared to Duke Energy pricing. Because the program is designed so residents can receive these benefits without needing to take additional steps, participation is structured as opt-out.

Program performance and resident savings

During 2025:

• The average electric participant saved more than $215 (17%) compared to Duke Energy’s default generation cost. 

• The average participant also saved $21 (5%) compared to Duke Energy’s Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate for natural gas.

In addition to savings, the aggregation rate offers residents a fixed price, compared to Duke Energy’s variable supply rate.

What residents need to do

To receive these savings, residents typically do not need to take any action when they receive opt-out letters.

If you do nothing after receiving an opt-out letter, your energy supply remains part of the aggregation program. The charges will continue to appear on your Duke Energy bill, and you can pay your bill as you normally would.

Permanent opt-out option (electric only)

If you decide you never want to be included in the electric aggregation program, you can add your information to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) “Do Not Aggregate” list:

PUCO Electric “Do Not Aggregate” List: Electric do not aggregate list | Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Please note: This list is only for electric, as PUCO does not maintain a “Do Not Aggregate” list for natural gas.