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One obvious way to save tax dollars is to use Federal and state government to buy products in bulk. I did that, for instance, is the purchase of natural gas for all state facilities in the late 1980’s, saving $1 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bulk Buying
A press release concerning future electricity costs for most of those in McHenry County whose municipalities are buying it in bulk (think “aggregation”), which are going up almost 54% from 4.169 to 7.2 cents per kilowatt hour: NIGEAC ELECTRIC AGGREGATION … Continue reading
In 2012, there were many referendums asking whether residents wanted to have their municipalities or McHenry County to buy electricity for them, rather than take the power directly from Commonwealth Edison. The article Electric Aggregation Referendum Results Decidedly Mixed explains … Continue reading
A presentation about how the McHenry County Board could help residents save 10% or more on electric bills by shopping around was made at the September 9th Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. The draft minutes of the committee chaired by … Continue reading
The University of Illinois has had special protection for decade. Because I used to be Manager of Employee Benefits for the Department of Central Management Services, I know that the General Assembly exempted its campus housing from paying even a … Continue reading