Managing your heating bills
This winter could be more intense, with colder temperatures and more precipitation. What does that mean for your utility bills? Prices are rising and your bill may be higher than last year.
There are options for Ohioans at all income levels to help manage their winter heating costs.
Read about assistance programs, budget billing and other solutions in this month's News Bureau.
PUCO approves AEP Ohio’s rate case settlement agreement
The PUCO has approved a settlement agreement establishing new base distribution rates for AEP Ohio for the first time in a decade.
A typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month will see a rate decrease of less than $1. Included in the settlement is an increase of $1.60 to the fixed monthly customer charge, from $8.40 to $10. This increase will be offset in the total bill as several riders will now be recovered through base rates and therefore reset to $0..
More details about the settlement and an explanation on rates is available here.
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Settlement agreement calls for FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities to refund customers $306 million
A settlement agreement filed with the PUCO calls for FirstEnergy’s three Ohio utilities to refund customers $306 million. The agreement is subject to review and approval from PUCO commissioners.
Residential customers would receive a one-time bill credit of approximately $27. Nonresidential customers would be provided approximately $2.60 per megawatt hour credit over a six-month period.
More information about this settlement is available here.
Third-party audit report: no costs for stadium naming rights have been charged to customers
The PUCO has released a third-party audit report finding that no costs for stadium naming rights have been charged to customers of FirstEnergy’s three Ohio electric distribution utilities.
The audit examined accounting records for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison, Toledo Edison, and FirstEnergy Corp. and confirmed no payments were booked to accounts held by FirstEnergy’s three Ohio’s utilities, and thus, no costs have been passed on to utility customers.
Read more about the report here.
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OPSB approves four solar energy projects
The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved applications filed by Cadence Solar Energy LLC, Juliet Energy Project LLC, Sycamore Creek Solar LLC and Marion County Solar Project LLC to construct solar‑powered energy facilities in Union, Wood, Crawford, and Marion counties.
Check out each approved project here.
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PUCO approves transfer of assets from Youngstown Thermal to SOBE Thermal Energy System
The PUCO has approved the transfer of assets from Youngstown Thermal, LLC and Youngstown Thermal Cooling, LLC to SOBE Thermal Energy Systems, LLC. SOBE will continue to provide thermal services to Youngstown Thermal’s customers at the same rates, terms and conditions.
Read more about the transfer and the history of this case.
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Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for those ages 5-11
Following a thorough, independent, and transparent safety review process, COVID-19 vaccines are now available for young Ohioans 5-11 years old.
Get answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for children.
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