For more than 100 years, energy in Ohio — electric and natural gas — has been regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The PUCO wants to remind Ohio consumers that there are options when deciding the energy supply that best suits your home or business. Before energy choice, rates and services provided […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans that Heating Assistance is Available
November 18, 2014 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
Energy CoOp: New EPA Regulations will have Little Impact while Increasing Residents’ Bills
November 10, 2014 by
The following guest column was submitted by John Metcalf, President & CEO of Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative As a member-owned electric cooperative, Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative exists to provide a much-needed electricity in an affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible manner. And that has been the mission of electric cooperatives since they began lighting up the countryside more […]
October is Energy Awareness Month
October 22, 2014 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and Ohio Development Services Agency are partnering to increase awareness of energy efficiency during Energy Awareness month. Throughout October, the agencies will provide tips on reducing energy costs as well as information on energy assistance programs. “It is important that consumers are aware of ways that they can […]
PUCO’s Winter Heating Season Reconnection Program Starts Soon
October 6, 2014 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has issued their annual order to Ohio electric and natural gas utilities to reconnect or maintain service for customers who have been disconnected or are facing disconnection. Last winter heating season, more than 274,000 Ohio utility customers utilized the PUCO’s winter reconnect program. Under the program, customers who […]
PUCO Summer Energy Efficiency Tips to Save You Money
July 21, 2014 by
As the heat index outside rises, the consumption of energy to cool the inside of your home likely increases too. With the help of these tips, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) says you have the ability to use energy efficiently and possibly save money on your energy bills. Each day, most of us […]
Tips Offered for being Prepared for Electric Outages
June 30, 2014 by
With summer approaching, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important outage preparation information. While the electric distribution system in Ohio is typically safe and reliable, service interruptions can result from weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds or snow storms. The PUCO offers these tips for being prepared in the […]
PUCO Launches Website to Assist Ohio’s Energy Consumers
February 24, 2014 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Friday officially launched the new Energy Choice Ohio website, www.energychoice.ohio.gov, dedicated to consumer education regarding electric and natural gas choice in Ohio. The new website was developed specifically to be “the premier resource” for Ohio’s energy consumers seeking information and offer comparisons regarding electric and natural gas supplier […]
Assistance Available to Help Manage Winter Energy Costs
February 4, 2014 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus can help manage energy costs during these cold winter days. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) allows eligible Ohioans to pay their utility bills based on a […]
AEP Ohio Urges Electric Conservation on Tuesday
January 28, 2014 by
AEP Ohio is urging customers to conserve electricity this week as more frigid temperatures descend upon the region. Prompted by the extreme cold forecast, PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for more than 61 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, requested Monday that customers of all of its member utilities — […]
