OCC U.S. Supreme Court Victory Secures Hundreds of Millions in Savings for Ohio Consumers
More than $400 million in savings for Ohio electric consumers through 2031 with additional savings expected in future years.
OCC’s Five-Year Fight Pays off: PUCO Imposes $250M penalty on FirstEnergy in HB 6 Scandal
See OCC filings to protect consumers in related PUCO cases
Consumer Alert:
AEP Ohio Wants to Raise Your Electric Bill
AEP Ohio Wants to Raise Your Electric Bill
Adding to the pain from a recent 36% jump in the Standard Service Offer Price.
If approved, a typical AEP residential consumer’s annual bill could go up by nearly $50.
OCC Newsletter – Fall 2025
In This Issue: Holiday Energy Savings • Consumers’ Counsel Message • Special Reconnect Order • Ohio Supreme Court Win • Legislative News • Ohio Data Centers • Consumer Alerts • Utility Rate Case Updates • Help for Winter Heating Bills
Governor DeWine signs HB 15, Marking a Win for Ohio Consumers
House Bill 15 is a step forward for residential utility consumers in Ohio
In The News
Testimony & Filings
Consumer Protection
Energy Choice: How to Spot a Bad Apple
A bad deal with a natural gas or electric marketer could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. There are some “bad apples” to avoid!
OCC Newsletters
Timely information about residential utility issues, consumer protections, policy developments, and tips to help you save money.
Energy Choice: Block the Knock
Nicer weather may increase energy marketers knocking and claiming to save you money.
Protecting Consumers from Massive Spending to Support the Explosion of Data Centers in Ohio
Data centers, along with cryptocurrency mining operations, consume enormous amounts of energy.
Videos: Understanding Your Ohio Utilities
Having trouble paying your utility bill or wondering about energy choice?
Submetering (reselling of utility services) and proposed legislation
A submeter allows an apartment owner or other company to purchase utility service (electric and water) and then resell that service to tenants.
Your Guide to Energy Disconnection & Reconnection
There is help if you struggle to pay electric and natural gas bills.
Utility Guide to Renting
Before signing the lease for your new apartment, understand what your utilities will be like before writing your name on the dotted line.
Power Outage Tips and Consumer Rights
Be prepared and know your rights if a power outage occurred today.
Energy Choice: Know Your Rights!
Ohio law clearly defines rules and codes of conduct marketers must follow.
Consumer Advocacy
Consumer Alerts
Your voices can make a difference.
Your voices can make a difference.
It is very important for the PUCO to hear from you, the consumers directly affected by rate increases.
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.
Let’s end consumer subsidies of coal power plants
OCC has long-opposed coal subsidies funded through consumers’ electricity rates.
OCC Board Chair Writes Letter to PUCO Nominating Council
Asks to Reform its Process for Nominating PUCO Commissioner Applicants to the Governor.
Consumer Advocates’ Request for Utility Disconnection Suspension Adopted by PUCO
Ruling will give at-risk Ohioans protection from utility disconnection during assistance application process.
Utility Reform
OCC Board passes resolution to reform the process for selecting PUCO Commissioners.
OCC Calls for FE Investigation
OCC asks PUCO to investigate FirstEnergy on behalf of consumers.
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.