Lake Zurich Electric Aggregation

Lake Zurich’s municipal electric aggregation buys electricity from MC Squared Energy Services at 10.9¢ per kWh, fixed through August 31, 2027. That’s 0.8¢ above ComEd’s current price to compare of 10.103¢.

10.9¢
Aggregation rate
per kWh, fixed
+0.8¢
vs. ComEd default
10.103¢ price to compare
MC Squared Energy Services
Supplier
118 Illinois programs
Aug 2027
Contract ends
August 31, 2027

How Lake Zurich’s Rate Compares With ComEd

Lake Zurich’s 10.9¢ rate is 0.8¢ above ComEd’s price to compare of 10.103¢, which applies from Oct 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. On 1,000 kWh in a month, that’s about $7.97 more for supply.

Lake Zurich aggregation rate compared with the ComEd price to compare
Supply pricePer kWhOn 1,000 kWh
Lake Zurich aggregation (MC Squared Energy Services)10.9¢$109.00
ComEd price to compare10.103¢$101.03
Difference+0.8¢+$7.97

ComEd’s price to compare changes several times a year. It was 10.399¢ from June 1 to September 30, 2026, when Lake Zurich’s rate was 0.5¢ above it. Among the 95 fixed-rate aggregation programs in ComEd territory, Lake Zurich’s is the 95th lowest.

These are supply prices only. ComEd still delivers the power and bills its delivery charges either way.

About Lake Zurich’s Program

MC Squared Energy Services supplies 118 of the 418 active Illinois aggregation programs, at a median fixed rate of 9.99¢.

Facts about Lake Zurich’s aggregation program
CommunityVillage of Lake Zurich, Lake County
Households7,392 occupied homes (Census 2020-2024 ACS 5-year)
SupplierMC Squared Energy Services
Delivery utilityComEd
Contract endsAugust 31, 2027
EnrollmentOpt-out: residents are enrolled unless they return the opt-out notice
ReferendumMarch 2012
ICC list entry“Lake Zurich | MC Squared Energy Services | 10.90 | August 31, 2027”

How to Opt Out or Leave

Illinois rules are the same in every aggregation community. In the Illinois Commerce Commission’s words:

  • Opting out. “The chosen supplier will send opt-out notices to all residents and eligible small businesses within the municipality or county. You will need to fill out and return the opt-out notice in order to be excluded from the aggregation program.”
  • Leaving later. “Suppliers are prohibited from applying early termination fees or penalties to residential and small commercial retail customers who terminate their contracts and switch to a different supplier or go back to the utility's service.”
  • If you already buy from a supplier. “If you are enrolled with a supplier or the utility's residential real-time program at the time the opt-out notices are being sent out, you will likely not be included in your municipality's or county's aggregation program.”

Source: Municipal Aggregation, Plug In Illinois (Illinois Commerce Commission). More on how Illinois aggregation works on the Illinois aggregation page.

Other Aggregation Programs in Lake County

14 other Lake County communities have an active aggregation program, cheapest first.

Other Aggregation Programs in Lake County
CommunitySupplierRatevs. defaultEnds
North Barrington MC Squared Energy Services 10.8¢ +0.7¢ Dec 2027
Buffalo Grove MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Dec 2027
Deer Park MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Oct 2027
Deerfield MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Oct 2027
Grayslake MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Sep 2028
Hawthorn Woods MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Feb 2027
Highland Park MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Oct 2027
Kildeer MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Sep 2032
Lake Barrington MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Aug 2027
Lake Bluff MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Oct 2027
Lake Forest MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Oct 2027
Libertyville MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Aug 2027
Round Lake Beach MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Feb 2027
Zion MC Squared Energy Services Utility match — Aug 2027
418
Every Active Illinois Aggregation Program Suppliers, rates and contract dates, compared with ComEd and Ameren →

Frequently Asked Questions

Who supplies electricity in Lake Zurich’s aggregation program?

MC Squared Energy Services, under a contract that runs through August 31, 2027, according to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s municipal aggregation list (checked November 2, 2026). ComEd still delivers the power.

What is Lake Zurich’s electric aggregation rate?

10.9¢ per kWh, fixed until August 31, 2027. That is the supply price only; ComEd’s delivery charges are billed separately on the same bill.

Is Lake Zurich’s aggregation rate lower than ComEd’s?

No. Lake Zurich’s 10.9¢ rate is 0.8¢ above ComEd’s price to compare of 10.103¢, which applies from Oct 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. ComEd’s price was 10.399¢ from Jun 1 to Sep 30, 2026, when Lake Zurich’s rate was 0.5¢ above it.

How do I opt out of Lake Zurich’s electric aggregation?

Return the opt-out notice. The Illinois Commerce Commission says: “The chosen supplier will send opt-out notices to all residents and eligible small businesses within the municipality or county. You will need to fill out and return the opt-out notice in order to be excluded from the aggregation program.”

Is there a fee to leave Lake Zurich’s aggregation program?

No. The Illinois Commerce Commission says: “Suppliers are prohibited from applying early termination fees or penalties to residential and small commercial retail customers who terminate their contracts and switch to a different supplier or go back to the utility's service.”

When did Lake Zurich approve electric aggregation?

The ICC list gives Lake Zurich’s aggregation referendum date as March 2012. In Illinois, an opt-out program needs voters to approve it in a referendum.

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