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Independence electric aggregation in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
The electric aggregation program on record for Independence, Ohio is NOPEC Electric Aggregation — Independence, run by Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC). At medium confidence, and researched September 9, 2026, the registry lists NextEra Energy Services Ohio, LLC as the supplier at a variable rate of 10.399¢ per kWh. The term, the opt-out note and the price to compare follow.
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What is the electric aggregation program in Independence, Ohio?
Electric aggregation. A community buys electricity supply for its residents as one group, and in an opt-out program households are enrolled unless they opt out.
A city can enroll residents automatically only after it passes an ordinance. A majority of voters at an election must also approve (Ohio Revised Code 4928.20). Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) runs this program for Independence, and our registry lists it under Independence's own program name. Our NOPEC guide covers how that council works.
Medium confidence means we sourced that the program exists and who supplies it. Other fields may be missing or taken from the program group's page rather than the community's own. Any field we could not source reads "We have not verified this yet" in the table.
| Field | Registry |
|---|---|
| Program | NOPEC Electric Aggregation — Independence |
| Run by | Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) |
| Supplier | NextEra Energy Services Ohio, LLC |
| Rate | 10.399¢ per kWh |
| Rate type | Variable |
| Term | September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 |
| Opt-out window | We have not verified this yet |
| Exit-fee note | No early termination fees on any NOPEC electric program (NOPEC pricing page). |
| Researched | September 9, 2026, medium confidence |
The recorded term runs from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Where does the Independence rate stand against the utility's price to compare?
Price to compare. The utility's default supply rate, the one you pay if you have not chosen a supplier or joined a program.
Our registry records 10.399¢ per kWh for Independence, a variable rate, which can change during the term. The Illuminating Company's price to compare is 11.24¢ per kWh for October 1 – December 31, 2026, according to PUCO's chart. The next period starts January 1, 2027.
A rate that is not fixed can move while the default stays put, so the two numbers are not directly comparable.
Our Illuminating Company electric rates page covers the territory, and PUCO's chart lists the offers. A county-level match may not fit every Independence address, so read the utility name on your bill.
How do you leave the Independence aggregation program?
Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 4928.20) says a program must let you opt out every three years without a switching fee. Anything beyond that is set by Independence's own notice.
The registry's exit-fee note for Independence reads “No early termination fees on any NOPEC electric program (NOPEC pricing page)”. We recorded it on September 9, 2026, so check your own notice before you rely on it.
For opting out, the registry holds this note: “Return the opt-out form included with the NOPEC enrollment letter, or call NOPEC customer care 1-855-667-3201 (855-NOPEC-01)”.
What if you pick your own supplier while Independence's program covers you?
PUCO tells customers (PUCO) that choosing a new supplier without opting out leaves you in the aggregation program, and that opting out is how you keep a supplier you chose. Ask the program and the supplier how your account will be handled before you sign or return anything in Independence. Look for an early termination fee (ETF), which is what a contract can charge if you end it early.
Staying in the program, or on the utility's default, can be the better choice when every fixed offer on PUCO's chart is above the rate you pay now for the same dates. It can also be better when a supplier's monthly fee or ETF would erase the gap.
What else does our registry list in Cuyahoga County alongside Independence?
In Cuyahoga County our registry also lists five communities besides Independence. Verified: Cleveland, Euclid and Parma Heights. Not yet verified: Bay Village and Shaker Heights. The Cuyahoga County page has the full table.
Our ZIP list gives Independence one ZIP code: 44131. A ZIP follows mail routes, not borders, so it can reach beyond Independence.
Our aggregation lookup matches a ZIP code to the registry. The Ohio electric aggregation guide explains notices and deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Who supplies the Independence electric aggregation program?
For Independence in Cuyahoga County, the registry row from September 9, 2026 names NextEra Energy Services Ohio, LLC as the supplier of NOPEC Electric Aggregation — Independence. Programs pick a supplier by bid, and the winner can change at renewal. Your own notice is the surest way to confirm who supplies you today.
Is the Independence aggregation rate fixed or variable?
The registry lists the rate for Independence in Cuyahoga County as variable, at 10.399¢ per kWh, from our September 9, 2026 research. This type of rate can change while the term runs, so the figure is a snapshot. Check your latest notice from the program before you rely on that figure.
Can you leave the Independence program without paying a fee?
The registry's note for Independence in Cuyahoga County, from September 9, 2026, reads “No early termination fees on any NOPEC electric program (NOPEC pricing page)”. Notes like this can go out of date. Ohio law requires an opt-out chance every three years with no switching fee, and your notice sets your terms.
When does the Independence aggregation term end?
Our September 9, 2026 research records June 30, 2027 as the end of the term for Independence in Cuyahoga County. When a term ends, the program re-bids, and the next rate may not match this one. Look for a notice before that date, and read what it says about opting out.
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