"Ohio should lead with its heart to keep Ohioans connected to their utility services."
~ Ohio Consumers’ Counsel Bruce Weston
HB6 Coal-Power Subsidies You Paid to AEP, AES & DUKE Since 1/1/20 (Estimated)
Consumer Alert: Duke Energy Rate Increase
Duke Energy wants the PUCO to approve rate hike, this time for natural gas distribution.
How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud
Be aware of common tactics and use these best practices to avoid scams and fraud.
Consumer Protection
Ohioans Denied Electric Refunds
Ohioans have been denied $1.5 billion in electric refunds since 2009.
Featured Consumer Information
Power Outage Safety Tips
Be prepared and know your rights if a power outage occurred today.
Disconnection & Reconnection
There is help if you struggle to pay electric and natural gas bills.
State of Poverty in Ohio
Ohio Association of Community Action Agecies release report on 2022 poverty.
OCC Filings on Behalf of Consumers
OCC Calls for FE Investigation
OCC asks PUCO to investigate FirstEnergy on behalf of consumers.
Investigation of Summer Outages
OCC and legal advocates partner to ask for PUCO to investigate summer outages.
FERC Responds to OCC
Utility should eliminate ‘FERC Candy’ charge, orders refund for AEP consumers.
Protecting At-Risk Consumers
OCC partners with advocates to call for consumer protections.
OCC Calls for Utility Reform
Utility Reform
OCC Board passes resolution to reform the process for selecting PUCO Commissioners.
OCC Board Chair Letter to Nominating Council
OCC Board Chair Mike Watkins letter to the PUCO Nominating Council Chair.
