Energy Co-Op
By harnessing the power of "bulk" purchasing, the Chamber energy cooperative provides Chamber members with long term budget stability and eliminates the volatility of the market for companies. The cooperative program allows us to obtain better electricity and natural gas prices collectively than any one company can do individually.
Fighting Illini Energy is the official electricity partner of the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and the only electricity partner of Illinois Athletics. By pooling together the aggregate amount of electricity that our members are using along with FIE's wholesale expertise and strength of credit allows FIE to provide a great cost savings to our members. Pooling the efforts leads to better pricing for all members that participate. Entering into a FIE contract will be a seamless transition. The only change you will see is a bill from Fighting Illini Energy when you make the switch.
On average, the Chamber members participating in the Chamber cooperative program are saving 15 percent on their electricity supply.
Upon joining the cooperative, your business receives:
Special Chamber Pricing
Fixed contract rate protects you from market volatility and ensures budget stability.
Exclusive Co-Marketing Opportunities
Plos tons of new ways to reach potential customers and show your Fighting Illini pride with unique branding materials and outreach.
All-Green Energy Options
If you choose one of Fighting Illini Energy's green plans, you will directly fund the creation of renewable wind power in Illinois.
Save Money and Support the Illini
By virtue of being a Fighting Illini Energy customer, your account will generate an on-going donation to the University of Illinois athletic programs. You help to keep your money local and still benefit from having the most competitive electricity rate and term available.
Questions about the co-op? Click here for answers to frequently asked questions, email fie@champaigncounty.org or contact the Chamber at 359.1791.
Interested in joining? Click here to download registration materials.
Timeline for the upcoming cooperative round:
May 1 - Is your deadline to have your bills at chamber office (copy of your February and March electric bills)
May 30 - Contracts with pricing emailed to all co-op participants. Deadline to return executed contract is 5:00 pm Friday, June 1
Sept 1 - New contracts with Fighting Illini Energy start date.
The deadline to sign up for the Chamber's next electricity co-op round is Tuesday, May 30 at 5:00 pm. (This applies ONLY to Chamber members who have expiring contracts in 2012 that have not yet executed a new contract AND members who are still using Ameren as their default provider.
It's only 7 steps to start saving money on your electricity:
1. Download the registration forms from our website (see above)
2. Make a copy of each of your February and March electric bills
3. Follow and complete the checklist form
4. Sign and date the Chamber waiver
5. Return the bills, the checklist and the waiver to the Chamber at 303 W. Kirby Avenue by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 1.
6. Wait for the contract offer
7. Upon contract offer, accept or reject the offer based on what is best for you company
You now have the opportunity to join the co-op at no additional cost (no application fee), start getting budget stability and saving on your electricity costs.