As 2014 begins, many Ohioans may find themselves moving into a new home or apartment. This can be an exciting but hectic time. To help make that transition a smooth one, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some helpful information in establishing utility services like electric, natural gas, telephone and water service. The […]
Utility Reconnection Order Available for Ohio Residents
December 11, 2013 by
With the frigid temperatures this week, it’s a good time to remind local residents that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has ordered Ohio electric and natural gas utilities to reconnect or maintain service for customers who have been disconnected or are facing disconnection. Last winter heating season, more than 276,000 Ohio utility customers […]
PUCO, Representative Pelanda to Discuss Energy Choice in Marion
August 22, 2013 by
Have you been approached by door-to-door energy marketers or received literature in the mail about shopping for your electricity? Want to learn more and feel confident that the decision you make is right for you, your family or business? On August 26, 2013 the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and Representative Pelanda will discuss […]
On Ten-Year Anniversary, Great Blackout Will “Probably Not” Reoccur
August 14, 2013 by
Ten years ago today, the largest machine ever built by humans unexpectedly collapsed and with it, some assumptions about modern technology. The Great Blackout of 2003 unplugged the power to an estimated 50 million people. Could it happen again? That is always the question when people stop to look back at a momentous event. A […]
HEAP Winter Crisis Program Begins
November 1, 2012 by
As the leaves change and the temperatures begin to fall, the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) wants to remind Ohioans that heating assistance is available this winter to eligible households through the HEAP Winter Crisis Program. Administered by the ODSA’s Office of Community Assistance, the program assists qualified Ohioans with winter heating costs November 1, […]
Annual Utility Reconnection Order Issued
October 24, 2012 by
As temperatures drop, Ohioans are starting to crank up their home heating systems. Starting today, low-income Ohioans can benefit from additional relief for these utility services. Residential utility consumers can avoid a utility disconnection or restore their heating services by making a one-time payment of $175. In September, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) […]
October is Energy Awareness Month
October 5, 2012 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio have partnered to increase awareness of energy efficiency during Energy Awareness month. Throughout October, the agencies will provide tips on reducing energy costs as well as more information on energy assistance programs. “As we recognize Energy Awareness month, we encourage all Ohioans to […]
Approval of AEP Rate Plan Could Mean Rate Increases
August 9, 2012 by
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) says customers will see hundreds of millions of dollars in new rate increases following a decision Wednesday by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to authorize a new American Electric Power (AEP) rate plan. Under the law, AEP has the right to now consider whether or not to accept the modified plan.
Consumer Groups – PUCO Approval Will Mean Higher FirstEnergy Bills
July 20, 2012 by
A number of leading advocacy groups for utility consumers, including the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), the Northwest Ohio Aggregation Coalition and the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, expressed concerns about a settlement approved yesterday by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
Agency Says AEP Capacity Charges are Excessive
July 6, 2012 by
Residential customers may pay a high price for AEP’s transition to electric competition—and the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) is concerned that it may be hundreds of millions of dollars. This is the result of a decision this week by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) that resolved a dispute over capacity charges, which are costs the utility charges its competitors who sell electricity to customers in its territory.
