Chicago Opt-Out Aggregation Measure Likely Headed to Voters

Votes in the City of Chicago will likely have the opportunity to vote on creating an opt-out municipal electric aggregation program this November.

The Chicago City Council's Finance Committee voted today to place a question on the November ballot asking: "“Shall the City of Chicago have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?”

The City Council is expected to give final approval to the ballot question Wednesday.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has said that he will be an "advocate" for aggregation.