COLLINSVILLE, Ill.,
May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The
consultant group representing 51 Central and Southern Illinois communities announced
Tuesday May 9, 2012 that Homefield
Energy has been selected to serve as the new residential electric
supplier. Homefield Energy is the residential electric supply
option from Ameren Energy Marketing, a retail electric supplier
that operates wholly independently from Ameren Illinois Company.
Ameren Energy Marketing is a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation
(NYSE: AEE). The switch to Homefield Energy electric supply will
begin in early June.
"We couldn't be more pleased that the residents of these
Illinois communities have selected
Homefield Energy as their electric supply choice," said
Steven R. Sullivan, president and
CEO of Ameren Energy Marketing. "The transition should be seamless;
the only difference customers will notice is a lower supply cost on
their utility bill. Our employees know these Illinois communities and our energy centers
are based in the state. Choosing Homefield Energy supports an
Illinois business and local
workers, keeping the dollars you spend right here."
The new supply rate will provide an estimated 30 percent savings
for an average residential customer that uses approximately 800
kilowatt hours per month. The savings will appear on the energy
supply portion of customers' current electric utility bills. Each
customer's actual savings will vary based on specific usage
patterns. According to the guidelines of municipal
aggregation, eligible customers are automatically enrolled in the
program unless the customer affirmatively "opts-out" of the
program. Homefield Energy will notify customers of their right to
opt-out with a mailed notice prior to the start of the service
period
"Offering customers measurable savings and providing them with a
seamless transition to Homefield Energy is our number one focus,"
said Tom Leigh, director of Sales
and Marketing for Homefield Energy. "We have a dedicated team of
experienced professionals located in Illinois ready to assist our customers with
any questions or concerns they may have. We're excited to
demonstrate why the Homefield Energy advantage is the best choice
for Illinois energy
customers."
Homefield Energy has been awarded contracts of two years in
length. The two-year term price is $0.0408 per kilowatt-hour. Combined annual
contract volume for all communities will be up to 2 billion
kilowatt-hours annually.
For more on municipal aggregation representatives can be reached
at 866.694.1262 or visit www.HomefieldEnergy.com
Ameren Energy Marketing d/b/a Homefield Energy is an
independent seller of power and energy service and is certified as
an Alternative Retail Electricity Supplier by the Illinois Commerce
Commission (ICC Docket No. 11-0673). Ameren Energy Marketing and
Homefield Energy are not representing, or acting on behalf of, the
local distribution company that delivers electricity to your
community. Switching electric suppliers will not impact the
reliability of electric service that your community currently
receives from your local distribution company.
SOURCE Ameren Corporation