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EnglishA city-wide decision to choose cleaner energy.
In November 2020, Columbus residents voted to approve a community choice aggregation program — giving the City the authority to negotiate electricity supply on behalf of residents and small businesses. Clean Energy Columbus launched in 2021 and has grown into one of the top-ranked CCA programs in the nation.
The program is run by the City of Columbus in partnership with Trebel, the energy aggregation administrator, and AEP Energy, the licensed retail electricity supplier. Together, they deliver 100% clean energy at competitive rates to over 220,000 Columbus customers.
The Clean Energy Columbus Program is one part of the City's broader commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Cleaner energy means healthier communities, economic prosperity, and more opportunities for everyone in Columbus.
Ranked #4 nationally
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ranks Clean Energy Columbus #4 in the nation for clean power sales among community choice aggregation programs.
Community buying power, working for you.
By combining the electricity demand of Columbus residents and small businesses, the City can negotiate cleaner power and better rates than any individual customer could achieve alone.
Pooled demand
220,000+ customers negotiating together gives Columbus enormous buying power in the energy market.
City-negotiated
The City of Columbus approves every contract through a public, transparent process. Rates are publicly available and independently audited.
Fully voluntary
No fees, no penalties. Residents can opt out or rejoin at any time. The choice is always yours.
The team behind the program.
City of Columbus
The City oversees the program, negotiates contracts on behalf of residents, and ensures the program delivers on its promise of clean energy and savings. Every contract is approved by the City through a transparent process that includes approval by the Mayor's Office and Columbus City Council.
Trebel — Energy Aggregation Administrator
Trebel manages the program's day-to-day operations, customer enrollment, rate negotiations, and reporting. Their expertise in community choice aggregation ensures the program runs smoothly for all 220,000+ participants.
AEP Energy — Retail Electricity Supplier
AEP Energy is the licensed retail electricity supplier that sources and delivers 100% renewable electricity to program participants. Your delivery and billing remain with AEP Ohio — nothing changes in how you receive or pay for electricity.
Working toward carbon neutrality by 2050
The Clean Energy Columbus Program is central to the City's sustainability goals. By driving demand for clean energy and investing in Ohio-based renewable projects, Columbus is building a more resilient, low-carbon energy future for all residents.
Contact & program address
910 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215
866-856-5654
support@cleanenergycolumbus.org