Gahanna’s community choice aggregation program, Gahanna Energy Plus, has quietly turned into a serious money saver. Since launching in 2024, the program has delivered more than $923,000 in cumulative savings to participating residents while keeping a 100% renewable energy option as the default. A rate adjustment is on the way, city officials say, with outreach to households already underway and a full discussion slated for the April 27, 2026 City Council meeting.
City Updates Savings Tally And Outreach Plans
According to a City of Gahanna Facebook post, Gahanna Energy Plus has saved residents more than $923,000 since its 2024 launch, all while keeping a 100% renewable energy option as the program’s default. The post notes that SOPEC will mail letters to residents who have not enrolled with an alternate supplier and that a new aggregation rate is scheduled to take effect June 1, 2026. Residents who do nothing will stay enrolled, while those who previously opted out and signed with another supplier will remain opted out.
What City Council Heard Last Year
At a May 19, 2025, City Council meeting, SOPEC representatives told council members that, since the supply term began in December 2024, the program had generated roughly $423,000 in savings for participating customers and enrolled about 9,000 accounts, including roughly 180 with solar, according to the Gahanna City Council meeting minutes. That earlier snapshot helps explain how the program reached the larger savings total announced this spring.
Rates And Options On The Table
SOPEC's community page lists the 100% clean energy rate for Gahanna at 9.756 cents per kilowatt-hour and a traditional, non-renewable option at 9.461 cents per kilowatt-hour for the current supply term. SOPEC says the aggregation rate will remain below AEP Ohio's standard service offer in the coming cycle, while still letting residents pick a lower-cost non-renewable option if that is their preference.
What Residents Should Expect And How To Respond
Ohio administrative rules require municipal aggregation programs to give regular disclosures and offer customers the chance to opt out at least every three years as part of the state’s required process for aggregations, per the Ohio Administrative Code. The City of Gahanna's CCA materials explain that residents may opt in or out at any time at no cost, and that customers who previously opted out but did not sign with another supplier may be re-enrolled unless they opt out again. Residents can find details on the city's Gahanna Energy Plus page at Gahanna.gov.
How To Check Your Enrollment And Next Steps
To compare offers or confirm enrollment status, residents can use the state's "Apples to Apples" Energy Choice tool, which provides current supplier listings and contract details at Energy Choice Ohio. For hands-on help with aggregation enrollment or cancellation, SOPEC and AEP Energy direct customers to AEP Energy Customer Care at 1-877-648-1937, and AEP Energy's general customer service number is 866-258-3782, according to SOPEC's FAQ and AEP Energy.
Local Coverage And Context
Local media have been keeping tabs on the rollout. A January write-up highlighting competitive early pricing and the green default set the stage, and the April update bumps the program's headline savings figure as it heads into a new rate cycle. Residents watching their bills should expect postcards or letters with comparison rates before the June change takes effect.
Legal And Disclosure Note
Municipal aggregation programs operate under rules that prioritize notice and customer choice. The Ohio Administrative Code lays out required disclosures and opt-out opportunities for these programs. Gahanna's upcoming mailings and the scheduled City Council presentation are part of that compliance work, and residents who want additional guidance can turn to the state's Energy Choice tools or contact the PUCO for more information.
