UTILITIESPENDING

City of Brunswick Committee-of-the-Whole Agenda April 13, 2026

City Plans 24-Month Natural Gas Contract

$0.554 per Ccf (estimated fixed rate); previous rate $0.4130 per CcfTown of Brunswick HillsNEXT ERA ENERGYApril 13, 2026

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Description

Brunswick intends to approve a 24‑month NOPEC natural gas contract with Next Era Energy at an estimated fixed rate of $0.554 per Ccf for city-owned buildings starting around June–July 2026. The agreement replaces expiring fixed-rate deals with Next Era Energy and Constellation and is projected to increase gas expenditures, prompting budget amendments.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$0.554 per Ccf (estimated fixed rate); previous rate $0.4130 per Ccf

Vendor

NEXT ERA ENERGY

Agency

Town of Brunswick Hills, OH

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

April 13, 2026

Contract Term

24 months beginning on or about June 1, 2026 (estimated start July 2026 per supplier contract)

Renewal Date

2028-07-31

Renewal Info

Replaces an existing fixed-rate natural gas agreement at $0.4130 per Ccf with Next Era Energy and Constellation that concluded March 31, 2026; if not terminated, the prior arrangement would roll to a variable rate. New supplier contract will run 24 months with potential month-to-month holdover pricing thereafter per supplier terms.