Electricity Aggregation by the Numbers

When the village struck a at a bulk price, residents were told they could knock off about 25 percent of their electric bill, or fend for themselves and try to find even better prices.

So how many people took advantage of the offer? Residents could opt out of the deal or were automatically enrolled at a rate of 5.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Seniors could get a cheaper rate (5.79 cents per kWh) and there was an option for renewable wind energy (6.19 cents per kWh).

Here's a breakdown of who enrolled and who opted out:

5,897 people got the normal rate of 5.89 cents

232 people applied for the senior rate of 5.79 cents.

1 person applied for the the renewable wind energy rate of 6.19 cents.

903 people opted out of the program.

$174 estimated annual savings for the average New Lenox household getting the 5.89 cents per kWh rate.

19 communities in northern Illinois approved electricity aggregation this year.

50 or more municipalities are expected to do so after the next election, with Mokena and Frankfort exploring the option.