Opt-Out Notice March 2025–Archer Energy
Columbia Gas has recently raised their price to NYMEX+$0.325 and Archer Energy has negotiated a price for NYMEX +$0.3099 through May 2026. Residents are automatically enrolled in this lower rate through May 2026 unless they opt out. Questions? Call Archer Energy at 844-795-7491
In 2001, Toledo and Lucas County formed the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Coalition to search for lower cost electricity and natural gas rates for everyone. NOAC participates in all relevant rate making cases at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. If you are new to the area, contact Toledo Edison and Columbia Gas and ask to join Toledo's aggregation programs.
Natural Gas Aggregation
Columbia Gas of Ohio applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a new rate increase that raises the Columbia Gas Standard Choice Offer rate from New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rate plus $0.166 per ccf to NYMEX plus $0.325 per ccf. This is a sizable increase, however, we have negotiated with Archer to be able to provide a rate of NYMEX plus $0.3099. This rate is lower than Columbia Gas and will be guaranteed through at least May 2026.
Eligible residents and commercial customers do not have to do anything to be enrolled in this program. You may direct any questions about this program to Archer Energy’s hotline at 844.795.7491 or via www.archerenergy.com/noac.
Electricity Aggregation
The City's current electricity aggregation program with Energy Harbor began in June 2022 and runs through May 2025. Toledo residents' rate for electricity is $0.063 per kWh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NOAC Program?
Residential and non-mercantile business accounts served on the RS/GS rate classification located within the program boundaries in:
- Cities of Maumee, Northwood, Oregon, Perrysburg, Rossford, Sylvania, Toledo, and Waterville
- Villages of Delta, Holland, Ottawa Hills, and Walbridge
- Lake and Perrysburg Townships in Wood County and the unincorporated areas of Lucas County
Who is not eligible for the NOAC Program?
- Non-residential accounts not at secondary voltage
- Non-residential accounts consuming more than 700,000 kWh annually
- Non-residential accounts with monthly demand exceeding 200 kWh
- PIPP (percentage of income payment plan) customers
- Lighting accounts
- Customers with a special contract with their utility
- Customers outside the program boundaries
What if a lower rate becomes available before the contract period ends?
You are not obligated to stay with Energy Harbor or Archer Energy for the entire term. If a lower rate becomes available, you can opt-out of the NOAC program by submitting the opt-out reply form mailed to your address within 21 days from the day it was mailed to you.