On the rise
The cost of natural gas has been increasing, and your winter heating bills may be affected.
Find out why prices are rising and how to manage your bills in this month's PUCO News Bureau.
PUCO grants stay in FirstEnergy / HB 6 investigations
On August 24, the PUCO granted a request by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio to stay its four ongoing investigations related to FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities and the passage of HB6.
The entry stays the PUCO’s four investigations for a period of six months.
Read more about the stay and investigations here.
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PUCO seeks comments on IIJA funding opportunities
The PUCO held a public hearing on Aug. 24 regarding potential funding opportunities for electric grid resilience created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
View the public hearing recording here.
The IIJA also amended the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act of 1978 to add standards related to demand response and electric vehicle charging programs. The PUCO is seeking comments on this and any other potential IIJA funding opportunity by September 12.
Learn more about the IIJA act and how to submit a comment here.
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FY2022 annual report published
Each fiscal year, the PUCO issues a report in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 149.01. Each report contains financial and legal information as well as estimated energy needs.
The FY2022 annual report was published on August 1.
Click here to view the annual report.
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PUCO celebrates 811 Day
August 11th was National 811 Day! PUCO Chair French reminded everyone to call 811 a few days before any digging project.
Ohio811 also celebrated their 50th anniversary this month. Congratulations to them for 50 years of protecting Ohioans and our underground utilities.
Watch the 811 public service announcement here.
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Chair French at ReliabilityFirst
PUCO Chair Jenifer French was honored to give remarks at ReliabilityFirst's Board of Directors meeting on August 25.
ReliabilityFirst is is one of the six FERC-approved regional entities responsible for ensuring the reliability of the electric grid.
Learn more about ReliabilityFirst here.
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Summer Crisis Program runs until Sept. 30
The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) provides eligible Ohioans assistance with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit or fan purchases.
The program runs from July 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2022.
Eligible participants receive a one-time payment of up to $500 for customers of PUCO-regulated utilities or $800 for unregulated utilities.
Click here for details about the program and eligibility requirements.
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Ohio Overdose Awareness Day is August 31
The State of Ohio will observe its second Ohio Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, Aug. 31. On this day, we reflect on the many lives lost to addiction.
Learn more about Ohio Overdose Awareness Day.
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