Worthington City Council considering renewal of energy-aggregation program
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Worthington City Council is exploring renewing the city’s energy-aggregation program for another 24-month term, according to city officials.
The matter was discussed at council s March 8 meeting and was tabled.
City Council President Bonnie Michael said it is expected to be taken up again March 15.
In November 2018, voters approved Worthington’s Issue 39, which allowed city leaders to consider whether to become a governmental aggregator, a community that buys energy in bulk on behalf of its residents.
City officials authorized the program in spring 2019 for a 24-month term. The current term will expire in June, according to Michael.
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