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The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility consumer advocate, represents the interests of 4.5 million households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues.

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Call the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel toll-free at  (877) 742-5622 or 614-466-9467 local.

OCC in the News

Friday, December 6, 2019
Kroger, Ohio manufacturers file against new proposed DP&L charge - Dayton Daily News
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Dominion customers to see credits on billing statements – WKYC Cleveland
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
FirstEnergy Solutions claims victory on nuke bailout referendum, but proponents push forward - Utility Dive
Monday, November 25, 2019
Ohio denies AEP cost recovery for 400 MW proposed solar, but projects expected to proceed – Utility Dive
Friday, November 22, 2019
Regulators deny rate hike to fund solar project – Associated Press
Friday, November 22, 2019
AEP's financing plan for Ohio's largest solar farm hits roadblock – Columbus Business First
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
County hosts wind farm tour - Paulding Progress

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The Ohio Consumers' Counsel 

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility consumer advocate, represents the interests of 4.5 million households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues.

 

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ADDRESS: 65 East State Street, 7th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215
PHONE: 1-877-742-5622
EMAIL: occ@occ.ohio.gov

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