From 82° to 113°...
If it hits 113 degrees in Ohio (it did once in 1934!), the electric grid is ready.
Thanks to extensive coordination and preparation, our grid can handle the high demand of millions of AC units.
Read more about how the power stays on even when the temperatures rise in this News Bureau article.
PUCO orders to implement HB 128, refund “decoupling” charges
The PUCO has ordered FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to return to customers monies they had collected from customers under the terms of a conservation support rider, more commonly referred to as “decoupling.”
In its order, the Commission directed Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison to return to customers approximately $27.5 million (including interest). The refund is to be made in the form of a credit to customer bills over a single billing cycle, which will be accompanied with a bill insert to explain the refund.
The refunds will be calculated in the same way they were charged to customers, based on monthly usage.
Read more about the refund and the PUCO's order here.
Additionally, learn more about the PUCO's ongoing investigations related to House Bill 6 and FirstEnergy.
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OPSB approves solar energy projects in Madison and Putnam counties, natural gas pipeline in Clermont County
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has approved applications by Fox Squirrel Solar, LLC and Powell Creek Solar, LLC to construct solar farms in Madison and Putnam counties, respectively.
The OPSB also approved an application filed by Duke Energy Ohio, Inc to construct a natural gas pipeline in Clermont County.
Read more about these approvals and other business from this month's OPSB meeting.
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Senate Bill 52 summary
Ohio Senate Bill 52 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine and takes effect on October 11, 2021. The law affects wind and solar proceedings before the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Changes include the following:
- County commissioner oversight,
- restricted area designations,
- voting ad hoc OPSB members and more.
Read a high level summary of the bill here.
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Summer Crisis Program can keep you cool
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For her team and her community
Basketball superstar and Ohioan Katie Smith has taken many shots in her career, but the vaccine is one of the most important.
Watch her story here.
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