Bruce Weston
Consumers' Counsel

Then Attorney General Mike DeWine administering the oath of office to Consumers’ Counsel Bruce Weston.

“Ohio should lead with its heart and keep Ohioans connected to utility services for the time being. We fear for already hurting Ohio families if utilities are allowed to resume disconnections during the pandemic and financial crisis."  
       
                           - Ohio Consumers’ Counsel Bruce Weston

Click here to read Consumers' Counsel Bruce Weston's letter to Governor DeWine, recommending appointment of a consumer advocate for PUCO Commissioner and also reform of the selection process for PUCO Commissioners. 

Click here to read Consumers' Counsel Bruce Weston's letter to Congress urging maximum funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) that helps low-income Americans stay connected to their utility service. 

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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