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$217,855,112

($153,049 per day)

HB6 Coal-Power Subsidies You Paid to AEP, AES & Duke Since 1/1/20 (Estimated)

Recently Updated

41,888,865 tons CO2

30,673 tons NOx

23,739 tons SO2

Estimates for Pollution per US EPA 2022 Data

Pollution from AEP, AES & Duke OVEC Coal Plants Since 1/1/20

Ohio Consumer Voices Need to Be Heard

OCC joined several Ohio Legal Aid advocates asking the PUCO for a virtual hearing in FirstEnergy’s latest rate increase proposal that consumers deserve.

Consumer Alert:
Dominion Energy asks the PUCO for a 30 percent rate increase

OCC says 'not so fast'

Ohio Consumers' Counsel Maureen Willis - I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to server Ohio's residential consumers as the fifth Consumers' Counsel. I will work hard to carry on the rich tradition of consumer advocacy that has been the hallmark of the agency. Photo of Governor Mike DeWine swears in Maureen Willis. She is pictured with her husband Ross and the Deputy Consumers' Counsel Angela O'Brien.

 

Ohio Consumers' Counsel Maureen Willis - I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to server Ohio's residential consumers as the fifth Consumers' Counsel. I will work hard to carry on the rich tradition of consumer advocacy that has been the hallmark of the agency. Photo of Governor Mike DeWine swears in Maureen Willis. She is pictured with her husband Ross and the Deputy Consumers' Counsel Angela O'Brien.

Consumer Protection

Power Outage Tips and Consumer Rights
Power Outage Tips and Consumer Rights

Be prepared and know your rights if a power outage occurred today.

Subsidy Scorecard
Subsidy Scorecard

Consumer payments for utility corporate welfare.

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Disconnection & Reconnection

There is help if you struggle to pay electric and natural gas bills.

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Block the Knock

Rash decisions at the front door can cost you money.

How to Make Wise Energy Choices

Concerned about energy prices?

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Ohioans Denied Electric Refunds

Ohioans have been denied $1.5 billion in electric refunds since 2009.


Consumer Advocacy

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Utility Reform

OCC Board passes resolution to reform the process for selecting PUCO Commissioners.

OCC and Advocates Call for Reform

OCC, Pro Seniors and LASSO write letter for reform.

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OCC Calls for FE Investigation

OCC asks PUCO to investigate FirstEnergy on behalf of consumers.

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FERC Responds to OCC

Utility should eliminate ‘FERC Candy’ charge, orders refund for AEP consumers.

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Call for HB 6 Veto

OCC and OMA ask Governor for veto of House Bill 6.

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Consumer Alert:
FirstEnergy Rate Increase

FirstEnergy wants the PUCO to increase your electric bill

You Have the Right to Make Your Voice Heard at the PUCO!

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Consumer Alert:
AEP Rate Increase

AEP wants the PUCO to increase your electric bill.

OCC says not so fast.

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OCC Board Chair Asks PUCO Nominating Council to Reform its Process for Nominating PUCO Commissioner Applicants to the Governor

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Protecting At-Risk Consumers

OCC partners with advocates to call for consumer protections.

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Consumer Advocates’ Request for Utility Disconnection Suspension Adopted by PUCO

Ruling will give at-risk Ohioans protection from utility disconnection during assistance application process.

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OCC Files Complaint at FERC to Protect Consumers

OCC asks FERC to step in and review supplemental transmission projects that are costing Ohioans hundreds of millions of dollars.