The Robert F. Manifold Award is the highest honor of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, recognizing a lifetime of public service. It was awarded to Bruce Weston for "Dedication and Meritorious Service to the People of Ohio and to NASUCA."
Under Ohio law, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulates price and service quality for investor-owned water and wastewater companies like Aqua Ohio that provide utility service to consumers. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) represents water utility consumers, advocating for reasonable prices for safe and reliable water service.
Tenants should understand how they will receive and pay for utility services before signing a lease agreement.
A utility’s Third-Party Notification program serves as a safety net for consumers whose utility service could be disconnected.
Information to consider when deciding whether to purchase a utility line warranty.
A submeter allows an apartment owner or other company to purchase utility service (electric and water) and then resell that service to tenants.