Public hearings set for electric, natural gas aggregation

EATON — The City of Eaton will host two public hearings regarding electric and natural gas aggregation on Wednesday, June 7, in council chambers at the City Building, 328 N. Maple Street.

The first hearing will be held at noon on Wednesday, with the second hearing set to begin at 5:30 p.m.

The hearings are required by law following voter approval of the aggregation measures on the Tuesday, May 2, ballot. 

A total of 315 yes votes to 107 no votes were cast for electric aggregation.

A total of 325 yes votes to 98 no votes were cast for natural gas aggregation.

A representative from Palmer Energy will present details on how electric and natural gas aggregation works.

The city’s Natural Gas and Electric Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance describe the policies and procedures by which the city will carry out its government aggregation programs, including those policies which relate to rates and customer service.