Energy Solutions
and Support
The Greater Akron Chamber has partnered with XpenseSolutions and Vistra to provide our members with resources to analyze their energy usage, seek advice from an expert, and access exclusive pricing on services through Energy Harbor.
Exclusive Energy Offers
Energy plans for your home and business are exclusively priced for the members and business community of the Greater Akron Chamber.
Residential
Business
Get a customized quote today.
Vistra GAC Member Benefits:
Long-Term Price Protection
Chamber members have exclusive access to Vistra’s longest terms available, providing you the ultimate protection from volatile market spikes.
Lowest Rates
Look no further for the lowest rates Vistra has to offer. That’s right – even lower than Apples to Apples! Our competitive rates give you peace of mind that you’re paying the least amount for the longest protection.
No Hidden
Fees
We value transparency at Vistra, and that’s reflected in our price. We have no enrollment, cancellation or monthly service fees, so there will be no surprises.
Simple
Shopping
We’re making shopping easy for Chamber members by creating a single destination to lock in low, long-term fixed-rate energy plans without having to jump from site to site.
Clean
Energy
We offer customers a wide selection of affordable carbon-free
electricity plans that allow you
to do your part to
protect the environment.
Community Involvement
Headquartered in Akron, OH, we strive to play an active role in ensuring our local communities are vibrant, thriving and powerful through various partnerships, service projects and philanthropic giving.
Expert Advice & Support
Considerations for Purchasing Energy
Purchasing energy involves several important factors and considerations. To get started, you’ll need:
Latest copy of natural gas and
electric power bill
Letter of Authorization provided by an energy consultant or supplier
Tax exempt status, if applicable
(public sectors, manufacturing, or restaurants)
An understanding of your energy usage – is it for the comfort of you and your employees? Or business purposes (processing and manufacturing)?
Types of Rates
There are two types of energy rates: fixed and variable. A fixed rate plan is an all-inclusive price that provides budget certainty by ensuring the price will not change* for the duration of the contract term. A variable rate plan price will change monthly based on the energy market.
*(Fixed rate plans can change if
there is a change in law)
Apples-to-Apples Comparisons
Apples-to-Apples comparisons evaluates two or more energy price offers from suppliers.
It is recommended for users to
review a minimum of three
suppliers before purchasing.
Contract Terms
and Conditions
The most important part of purchasing energy is fully understanding the terms and conditions of the supplier’s contract.
• Ensure all pricing components are
included in a fixed price contract.
• Understand “change in law” and
other components are subject
to change in a fixed price.
• Ensure the delivery point being used is
the all-inclusive supply price point.
ENERGY UPDATES
MARKET UPDATES
Read this quarter's market update from
John Verdile, President of XpenseSolutions
Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Steve Millard chats with John Verdile, Founder and President of XpenseSolutions, an energy advisory firm, about the increase in energy costs coming in June 2025. The market spike is attributed to persistent supply tightness and the massive increase of energy needs in the region. John talks about how and why businesses, and residents, should begin preparing for the increase.
JOHN VERDILE
President of XpenseSolutions
energy@greaterakronchamber.org
JOHN VERDILE
President of XpenseSolutions
energy@greaterakronchamber.org
JOHN VERDILE
President of XpenseSolutions
energy@greaterakronchamber.org