Sticking to our resolutions
In 2020, we're stepping up and sticking to our energy resolutions. We'll be sharing tips all year in our newsletter and on social media to help you save money, stay prepared and be more energy-efficient.
This quarter, we'll help you make an energy savings plan.
Let's start by finding easy ways to save energy in your home — check out our list of simple changes that your family can start today:
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PUCO adopts settlement agreement regarding retail energy supplier PALMco’s marketing practices
The PUCO adopted a settlement agreement regarding alleged violations of PUCO regulations by PALMco Energy OH, LLC and PALMco Power OH, LLC, which are retail energy providers doing business as Indra Energy.
“Mitigating the damage that PALMco’s greed imposed on customers and ending PALMco’s opportunity to abuse the privilege of doing business in Ohio are positive outcomes in this case. Allegations of potential bad behavior from retail energy companies can erode the public’s trust in the marketplace, and warrant a prompt and thorough investigation.”
- Chairman Sam Randazzo
Under the terms of the agreement, PALMco has ceased enrolling new customers and will exit the Ohio marketplace in the coming weeks. PALMco’s current customers will receive uninterrupted service from their local distribution utility.
PALMco has credited customers who enrolled between Dec. 1, 2018 and April 15, 2019 with approximately $385,000. PALMco’s current owners, officers or partners are barred from doing business in Ohio’s retail energy markets for five years by the terms of the agreement.
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PUCO approves two natural gas auctions
The PUCO accepted the results of Columbia Gas of Ohio’s auction for its standard choice offer (SCO).
The auction secured natural gas supplies for Columbia’s SCO customers for the period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021 and established a retail price adjustment of $0.107 per hundred cubic feet (ccf).
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Additionally, the PUCO accepted the results of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio’s auction for its default natural gas service. The auction secured natural gas supplies for Vectren’s customers from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 and established a retail price adjustment of $0.075 per hundred cubic feet.
The SCO prices will apply to Columbia and Vectren's choice-eligible customers that have not selected an alternative supplier. Choice-eligible customers will continue to have the option to enroll with an energy choice supplier of their choosing, join a government aggregation group or remain on the SCO.
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Article by Commissioner Trombold featured in electroindustry magazine
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's magazine features the article "Grid Modernization and System Planning: PUCO's Perspective" written by Commissioner Beth Trombold. Commissioner Trombold is the Co-Vice-Chair of the NARUC Task Force on Comprehensive Electricity Planning.
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PUCO seeks comments on proposed electric interconnect administrative rules
The PUCO is seeking comments on proposed changes to its administrative rules that govern electric interconnection services and standards.
In addition to proposed rule changes, the Commission is seeking feedback on specific questions related to electric engineering standards, the scope of PUCO jurisdiction, distributed energy resources, and the interconnection application process.
The public can provide comment on the “Contact Us” section on the PUCO website. Correspondences should reference case numbers 18-884-EL-ORD. Comments are due no later than March 13, 2020, and reply comments are due April 3, 2020.
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PUCO Nominating Council makes recommendations to Gov. DeWine
The PUCO Nominating Council submitted the names of four finalists to be considered by Gov. Mike DeWine for the position of commissioner of the PUCO to fill a five-year term that begins on April 11, 2020. After considering many highly qualified applicants, the Nominating Council recommended the following individuals:
Lawrence Friedeman
Ronald Russo
Stephen Serraino
Gerardo Torres
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Why is the Census important?
Every community, county and state uses Census data for planning and funding of schools, businesses and other things that benefit citizens. Funding is often allocated based on the population of a certain area.
It is everyone’s responsibility to get the count right for Ohio.
Learn more about the 2020 Census here.
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