Rising energy costs explained
You've probably seen plenty of news over the past month on the rising cost of energy. Behind those rising prices is a complicated web of governmental, macroeconomic and geopolitical forces.
Don't worry: we're here to break down why prices are rising and what you can do about it as a consumer.
Columbia Gas of Ohio public hearings
The PUCO has scheduled public hearing dates to provide customers the chance to express their views on the applications of Columbia Gas of Ohio to increase their rates, charges and approval for an alternative rate plan.
The five public hearings will take place in early June and across Columbia's service area.
Click here to find event details and more information about the application.
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PUCO orders refunds and fines for two retail energy providers
The PUCO has adopted settlement agreements for two retail energy providers to resolve allegations of misleading marketing and enrollment practices.
Ambit
Ambit Northeast will pay a $20,000 civil forfeiture to the state of Ohio, implement a new enrollment auditing program, and hold additional employee training. Ambit has already refunded customers who were improperly enrolled any amounts paid above their local utility’s default rate.
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Josco
Josco Energy USA will pay a $16,000 civil forfeiture to the state of Ohio, implement a new compliance plan for vendor screening and quality assurance, and provide sales call scripts to PUCO staff for review. Josco will also refund 215 customers any amounts paid above their local utility’s default rate.
Read more about both settlement agreements here.
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OPSB denies application to construct electric transmission line in Youngstown
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has denied an application filed by American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI) to construct an electric transmission line in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. The 6-mile long 138-kilovolt transmission line was proposed to extend from the existing Lincoln Park Substation to the existing Riverbend Substation.
In consideration of the significant number of public comments received, the OPSB determined that ATSI did not sufficiently demonstrate that the proposed transmission line would serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity as required under Ohio law.
Read more about this month's Power Siting Board meeting here.
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PUCO participates in International Roadcheck
 International Roadcheck is an annual three-day North American motor carrier inspection blitz, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
In Ohio, enforcement staff from the PUCO Transportation Department partners with Ohio State Highway Patrol inspectors and troopers to conduct inspections
During this year's three day event, held May 17-19, Ohio inspectors:
- Conducted 948 inspections; 148 of those were conducted on vehicles transporting hazardous materials,
- Found 1,564 violations, and
- Placed 400 drivers/vehicles out of service
Learn more about International Roadcheck at the CVSA website.
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