PUCO accepts settlement agreement in AES Ohio rate case
COLUMBUS, OH (Nov. 5, 2025) - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today accepted a settlement agreement in AES Ohio’s distribution rate case. AES Ohio serves approximately 520,000 customers.
Under the terms of the settlement, AES Ohio is authorized to file rates that will produce a total increase in base distribution rates of $168 million on an annual basis—compared to the $235 million sought by AES Ohio in its application.
The settlement maintains the current $9.75 customer charge, eliminates reconnection fees, and provides more than $1 million annually in shareholder funded bill payment assistance.
On Aug. 13, 2025, an unopposed settlement agreement was filed by AES Ohio, PUCO staff, Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Ohio Energy Group, University of Dayton, city of Dayton, Ohio Energy Leadership Council, Walmart, IGS, Nationwide Energy Partners, Retail Energy Supply Association, and Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy.
A separate notice of intent to file an electric distribution rate case in not impacted by today’s decision.
A copy of today’s Commission opinion and order is available on the PUCO website at PUCO.ohio.gov by clicking on the link for Docketing Information System and searching for case 24-1009-EL-AIR.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative.
For additional information, contact: Matt Schilling | (614) 466-7750
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