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PUCO should say no to FirstEnergy, lower standards

The Vindicator 15 Jan 2026
And now it is asking PUCO to relax reliability standards ... We join the municipalities that are opposed to FirstEnergy’s requests and urge PUCO to deliver an emphatic “No!” when hearings begin Feb.
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State Reps. David Thomas and Tristan Rader Submit a Letter Urging PUCO to Reject FirstEnergy's Proposal and Protect Ohio's Electric Standards (Ohio House of Representatives)

Public Technologies 14 Jan 2026
The letter urges PUCO to maintain strong, enforceable reliability standards and to continue prioritizing consumer protection, transparency, and accountability in its review of the proposal.
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PUCO OKs large water rate increase for Lake Christi Meadows users

The Crescent News 09 Jan 2026
COLUMBUSThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a nearly 20% percent rate increase for consumers of Christi Water Systems (Lake Christi Meadows) on Wednesday ... .
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AEP distribution rate agreement would decrease average bill $1.22 a month

The Independent (inde) 09 Jan 2026
If approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), the average AEP Ohio residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month would see a decrease in the distribution portion of their electric bill of $1.22 per month.
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PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Settlement, Delivering Customer Benefits

PR Newswire 08 Jan 2026
FE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement that will deliver $275 million in restitution and refunds to Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers.
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PUCO accepting applications for utilities commission

Lima Ohio 29 Dec 2025
The PUCO nominating council will review applications and submit four finalists to Gov ... Further information is available at https.//puco.ohio.gov/news/puco-nominating-council-2026 ... “A truly balanced PUCO ...
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FirstEnergy reaches deal to resolve PUCO cases arising from H.B. 6

Mansfield News Journal 20 Dec 2025
If PUCO approves the settlement, nearly $276 million will be returned to FirstEnergy's Ohio customers ... In November orders, PUCO directed FirstEnergy to pay nearly $180 million to customers and $64.1 ...
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PUCO is ripe for reform – and now is the time: editorial

Cleveland 19 Dec 2025
Defenders can say what they wish, but the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, which, with its predecessors. dates back more than a century, has historically been a pal to special interests and Capitol Square insiders ....
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Settlement Reached in Multiple PUCO FirstEnergy Proceedings

Rutland Herald 19 Dec 2025
Settlement provides $275 million to FirstEnergy Ohio customers ....
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Electric bill frustration? Public hearings to begin on AEP rate hike

Newark Advocate 03 Dec 2025
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is hosting the hearings across the state for AEP Ohio customers as they consider approving a rate increase for the electric power company, which reported record profits in 2025.
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PUCO orders FirstEnergy to lower rates for Ohio Edison customers

The Independent (inde) 26 Nov 2025
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) stated in its Nov ... PUCO ordered Toledo Edison to lower rates to cut revenues by $24.4 million ... She cited its rates team's focus on calculating refunds due to customers following another PUCO order.
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OMA Helps Secure PUCO Win, Says More Accountability Still Needed (Ohio Manufacturers' Association)

Public Technologies 21 Nov 2025
) The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) said the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) decision Wednesday ordering FirstEnergy to pay $250 million in penalties is a ...
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FirstEnergy’s $180 million grid fraud: Why is PUCO giving $$ back to us, not forcing repairs?

Cleveland 20 Nov 2025
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week landed on FirstEnergy “like a ton of bricks,” ordering the utility to pay more than $250 million in penalties for its misconduct in the House Bill 6 scandal and other sins ....
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