Are you part of your local government's electric aggregation program? If so, you may be one of the 90+ Ohio communities whose aggregation program is renewing in May or June.
We've got an article covering everything you should know about these renewals:
- How do I know if I'm part of a government aggregation?
- How do I know what my rate is?
- How can my electric rate go up if I'm part of the aggregation?
- Should I stay with my aggregation? Are electric prices going to go up in general?
- How do I get out of my aggregation and choose my own supplier?
These questions (and more!) are answered in the latest article from the PUCO; click the link below to read.
Three energy trends to watch in 2025
Curious about what's happening in the energy industry this year? Want to know more about newsworthy trends in utilities?
In this PUCO News Bureau article, we're covering three utility-related subjects making headlines: data centers, battery storage facilities and cybersecurity.
Learn more about these topics and how the PUCO is addressing them here.
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Bonus: one more trend making waves
Recent developments in the energy world have sparked a strong interest in natural gas electric generation. From federal changes to facility construction in Ohio, learn more about why this topic is gaining momentum.
Read more about this trend here.
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Public hearings scheduled for FirstEnergy rate increase
The PUCO has scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s applications to increase distribution rates.
The local public hearings will be held as follows:
- April 3, 2025, 5 p.m.
Cleveland Public Library
Learning Commons space
325 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
- April 7, 2025, 6 p.m.
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44326
- April 14, 2025, 6 p.m.
Board of Lucas County Commissioners
One Government Center, Suite 800
Toledo, OH 43604
Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record.
Learn more about the case and how to testify here.
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Hazmat training grants application still available
The application period for hazardous materials is still open!
Through the annual hazardous materials training grant program, educational institutions and local governments across Ohio are awarded grants for training to best respond to incidents related to hazardous materials. In 2024, the PUCO authorized a total of $800,000 to 27 local governments and educational institutions.
Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025.
Click here for application details.
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Friedeman reappointed to PUCO
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has reappointed Lawrence K. Friedeman to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Friedeman was appointed to the PUCO by Governor John R. Kasich in 2017 and reappointed to a second term by Governor Mike DeWine in 2020. Friedeman’s current term expires April 10, 2025, and his new five-year term starts April 11th.
Commissioner Friedeman was confirmed by the Ohio Senate on March 19.
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Ohio Power Siting Board maps available
Interested in learning about solar, wind, natural gas-fired power plants or battery storage facilities?
The Ohio Power Siting Board has interactive online maps that show the locations and status of projects that come before the board.
Check them out here:
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Special Reconnect Order available until April 18
The Special Reconnect Order (SRO) is still available! The SRO helps Ohioans to reconnect or maintain electric or natural gas service.
Any residential customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas company may take advantage of the provisions contained in the order once per winter heating season.
There is no income eligibility requirement to use the Special Reconnect Order. The SRO runs through April 18, 2025.
More information about the SRO is available here.
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