Recognizing riders
For some, hearing the word rider conjures images of buses or amusement parks. In the utility industry, a rider means something a little different.
You may have even seen riders on your utility bills without ever realizing what they are.
Learn more about what a rider is and how they work in this month's News Bureau article from the PUCO.
PUCO authorizes smaller rate case settlement for Columbia Gas of Ohio
The PUCO has accepted a rate settlement agreement for Columbia Gas of Ohio, which serves approximately 1.45 million customers.
Under the terms of the settlement, Columbia Gas of Ohio is authorized to file rates that will produce a total increase in base distribution rates by $68.19 million on an annual basis—compared to the $221.4 million sought in its application.
Residential customers will experience an approximate $3-4 increase in their monthly bill.
“The settlement agreement in this case is a reasonable resolution to this case that balances impacts to monthly bills while supporting utility investments in safety and economic development programs,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French.
Columbia will continue its low-income home weatherization program, known as WarmChoice, providing $70 million in funding over the next five years. Columbia will also implement a new $3.5 million bill-payment assistance program.
Learn more about the settlement and the Commission's order here.
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New battery storage facilities map
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) has published a new battery storage facilities map that shows the project status for battery storage cases before the OPSB, The map also shows the location and size of those cases.
Check out the map and statistics here.
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OPSB calls for comments on proposed rules, denies Defiance County solar project
In its monthly meeting, the OPSB issued draft modifications to its rules regarding certain definitions, site/route information and facility setback requirements.
In separate business, the OPSB denied the application filed by Cepheus Energy Project, LLC to construct a solar-powered electric generating facility in Defiance County.
More information about that case and other decisions is available here.
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Summer power outage report available
The PUCO has issued a report regarding the electric power outages that occurred across Ohio in June 2022 as a result of severe weather.
The PUCO's report examines AEP Ohio's performance compared to its planned emergency procedures and vegetation management programs.
Click here to read the full report.
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