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April 2022

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You probably encounter maps everyday: bus routes, navigation apps, real estate listings and more. These maps are designed to be user-friendly and provide more data than could fit on a single page.

The PUCO and Ohio Power Siting Board has a team dedicated to creating maps: learn how they make maps that show utility service areas, government aggregations, solar facilities and more. 

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Duke Energy

PUCO approves Duke Energy Ohio settlement agreement, including a $133 customer credit

The PUCO has approved a settlement agreement resolving several natural gas regulatory cases involving Duke Energy Ohio. As a result, many of Duke Energy Ohio’s natural gas customers will see a large bill credit of approximately $133.

The settlement agreement resolves proceedings related to Duke Energy Ohio’s 2013-2019 expenses for environmental remediation of manufactured gas plants, and the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.

Read more about the settlement and what that means for consumers here.


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PUCO schedules hearing for persistent “Call before you dig” violator

The PUCO has scheduled a hearing on May 12 regarding Cornerstone Basement Solutions, LLC for repeated violations of Ohio’s underground protection laws, commonly referred to as “call before you dig”.

The purpose of the May 12 hearing is to provide Cornerstone Basement Solutions with an opportunity to respond to the allegations that in four separate instances, the company failed to have underground lines marked, three of which resulted in damage to underground natural gas lines.

More information about the hearing and the Underground Technical Committee is available here.


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Upcoming Ohio Power Siting Board hearings

The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has scheduled several public hearings over the next few weeks:

Get more information on these events and others at the OPSB website.


April is National Safe Digging Month

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Click to watch a video from PUCO Chair Jenifer French

Planning on doing any home outdoor improvement projects or yard work?

Don't be the neighbor that ruins it for everyone!

Call 811 or submit an online ticket to OUPS.org at least 48 hours before digging begins.

Avoid outages, repair costs and injuries by calling 811.


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Need a booster?

Older adults face the highest risk for severe illness from COVID-19. 

Make sure you stay up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations to get the best possible protection against serious illness.

Learn more about booster shots here.

For vaccination locations, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.