Poplar Grove Electric Aggregation
Poplar Grove’s municipal electric aggregation buys electricity from MC Squared Energy Services at 9.55¢ per kWh, fixed through December 31, 2026. That’s 0.55¢ below ComEd’s current price to compare of 10.103¢.
How Poplar Grove’s Rate Compares With ComEd
Poplar Grove’s 9.55¢ rate is 0.55¢ below 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 $5.53 less for supply.
| Supply price | Per kWh | On 1,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove aggregation (MC Squared Energy Services) | 9.55¢ | $95.50 |
| ComEd price to compare | 10.103¢ | $101.03 |
| Difference | −0.55¢ | −$5.53 |
ComEd’s price to compare changes several times a year. It was 10.399¢ from June 1 to September 30, 2026, when Poplar Grove’s rate was 0.85¢ below it. Among the 95 fixed-rate aggregation programs in ComEd territory, Poplar Grove’s is the 37th lowest.
These are supply prices only. ComEd still delivers the power and bills its delivery charges either way.
About Poplar Grove’s Program
MC Squared Energy Services supplies 118 of the 418 active Illinois aggregation programs, at a median fixed rate of 9.99¢.
| Community | Village of Poplar Grove, Boone County |
| Households | 1,378 occupied homes (Census 2020-2024 ACS 5-year) |
| Supplier | MC Squared Energy Services |
| Delivery utility | ComEd |
| Contract ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Enrollment | Opt-out: residents are enrolled unless they return the opt-out notice |
| Referendum | November 2012 |
| ICC list entry | “Poplar Grove | MC Squared Energy Services | 9.55 | December 31, 2026” |
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 Boone County
2 other Boone County communities have an active aggregation program, cheapest first.
| Community | Supplier | Rate | vs. default | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Township | Dynegy Energy Services | 8.03¢ | −2.07¢ | Aug 2027 |
| Spring Township | Dynegy Energy Services | 9.67¢ | −0.43¢ | Sep 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies electricity in Poplar Grove’s aggregation program?
MC Squared Energy Services, under a contract that runs through December 31, 2026, according to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s municipal aggregation list (checked November 2, 2026). ComEd still delivers the power.
What is Poplar Grove’s electric aggregation rate?
9.55¢ per kWh, fixed until December 31, 2026. That is the supply price only; ComEd’s delivery charges are billed separately on the same bill.
Is Poplar Grove’s aggregation rate lower than ComEd’s?
Yes, for now. Poplar Grove’s 9.55¢ rate is 0.55¢ below 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 Poplar Grove’s rate was 0.85¢ below it.
How do I opt out of Poplar Grove’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 Poplar Grove’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 Poplar Grove approve electric aggregation?
The ICC list gives Poplar Grove’s aggregation referendum date as November 2012. In Illinois, an opt-out program needs voters to approve it in a referendum.
Sources
- Municipal Aggregation List, Plug In Illinois (Illinois Commerce Commission), checked November 2, 2026: supplier, rate, contract end and referendum date.
- Price to Compare - ComEd | Plug In Illinois (Illinois Commerce Commission): the current price to compare, effective October 1, 2026.
- Historical prices to compare, Plug In Illinois (ICC): ComEd’s earlier prices.
- Municipal Aggregation, Plug In Illinois (Illinois Commerce Commission): opt-out and early-exit rules.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25002: occupied homes.
