| Myth | Reality |
| We must stay with IMEA due to limited alternatives and to avoid hiring many new city employees. | Naperville has many alternative commercial energy providers that can offer the same services as IMEA without needing to hire more city employees. |
Several companies like Constellation NewEnergy, Direct Energy Services, Calpine Energy Solutions, and Dynegy Energy Services have significant energy sales in Illinois, showing a strong presence and reliable options beyond IMEA.