$70,000 in damage prevention grants awarded

This month, the PUCO awarded nearly $70,000 in utility damage prevention grants. 

“Excavation damage is a leading cause of injuries and fatalities related to underground utility infrastructure,” stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. “Ohio law requires all Ohioans to have underground utility lines marked before any digging or excavation and these grants will assist in raising awareness on how to stay safe.” 

Grant funding is available to assist in public awareness programs, training or other incentive programs to reduce the number and severity of underground utility damage. 

Learn more about the grant recipients and Ohio's Underground Technical Committee here.

Read the Underground Technical Committee 2024 annual report here (PDF).

Reminder: review government aggregation notices

Are you one of the 1.9 million Ohioans participating in a government aggregation for electricity? You may have recently received information from your aggregation on new prices, terms or changes to your contract. 

We've got an article covering everything you should know about these contract renewals.

Click here to read more about government aggregation updates.

Upgrade to e-filing

Users of the PUCO's Docketing Information System (DIS) will now see an enhancement to the e-filing process.

Those who access the system to file documents in cases will see a new option on step 2 of the process. Filers will be able to choose from a drop-down menu “Party Type for this Filing.” This will assist in better designating what party type for whom you are filing for. This will also include an enhanced search criteria for existing parties with the ability to add new ones.

Learn more about this update and other docketing info here.

Federal comments filed

The PUCO's Office of the Federal Energy Advocate filed comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this month regarding large load colocation in the region.

Read the full comments here.

New system: claim your unclaimed funds

It's now simpler than ever for Ohioans to find their unclaimed funds. 

There's more than $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds that belongs to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

The new unclaimed funds system from the Ohio Department of Commerce is faster and easier to use.

Click here to find your unclaimed funds!