Learn more about how government aggregation of energy works in Ohio.

Information to consider when deciding whether to purchase a utility line warranty.

Reduce energy usage and save on utility bills.

Electric utilities are modernizing the electric grid with digital technology to improve its reliability and efficiency.

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

It is important that you read your bill each month, look for any unusual charges, and keep track of your normal electricity usage.

Concerned about energy prices?

Tenants should understand how they will receive and pay for utility services before signing a lease agreement. 

This simplifies the information to help you choose the best bulb to meet your needs.

Common utility-related scams, how to avoid being scammed, and where to report it.

Ohio law clearly defines rules and codes of conduct marketers must follow. 

Interested in saving money this holiday season? 

A checklist for energy assistance appointment documents.

Take this 20-question pop quiz to see how much you know and if you make the grade.

You receive and pay your telephone bill every month, but do you know what the charges on your bill mean?

Advocating for Ohioans regarding their utility services.

Ohio law requires utilities to maintain the safety of their lines.

Learn more about how area codes work in Ohio.

Are you an energy saver or an energy waster?

Learn energy-saving tips that can reduce your home’s energy costs.

Can provide income-eligible consumers a discount on telephone service.

The average household spends $100 every year on vampire power. 

Did you know you can express your concerns to those making decisions about the utility rates you pay?

Helps consumers avoid disconnection or reconnect service if someone in the home has a medical condition.

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

A year-round extended payment plan to pay electric and/or natural gas bills based on a percentage of household income.

It is important to read your bill each month, look for any unusual charges, and keep track of your normal natural gas usage.

A utility’s Third-Party Notification program serves as a safety net for consumers whose utility service could be disconnected.

There are laws and rules governing telemarketing, which protect you from getting unwanted calls.

Provides service members and their families with special utility service protections and assistance.

When Ohioans use less water to accomplish the same things, it will save money and help ensure a water supply is available for the future.

Assistance for utility customers (regardless of income) to reconnect or avoid service disconnection.

Available mid-Oct. to mid-April

Maintain or restore service, establish new or transfer service, help with a PIPP default or first PIPP payment.

Available Nov.–March

Contact your utility company to ask for an individualized payment plan.

Ways to help keep your home cool and save money on your energy bills when temperatures soar.

Understanding your water bill and service.

A benefit directly applied once per heating season to the main heat source or bulk fuel bill.

Assists with electric utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, an air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases.

Available July–Sept.

Helps utility customers with payment assistance for electric, natural gas and/or water bills.

Assists income-eligible Ohioans to improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.

A law begins as an idea, which then goes through many steps to become a law. Here is how it happens.