OCC has long-opposed coal subsidies funded through consumers’ electricity rates
Since 2018, Ohio utility consumers have been paying to subsidize two 1950 Eisenhower era coal plants, one not even in Ohio. The coal subsidies remain today as part of tainted House Bill 6 that has not been repealed.
In 2020, the coal plant owners (AEP, AES and Duke also known as The Ohio Valley Electric Corporation or OVEC) charged consumers over $100 million in coal plant subsidies. A case is pending before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) where the PUCO will be deciding whether the coal plants were operated prudently and in the consumers’ best interest.
Ohio Consumers' Counsel Maureen Willis interview with For A Green Future
Contact your elected officials
Let your State Representative and State Senator know you support efforts to get rid of the coal plant subsidies remaining from tainted House Bill 6.
- Find your State Representative: https://ohiohouse.gov
- Find your State Senator: https://www.ohiosenate.gov
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