Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Settlements reduce potential increases to Duke electric, natural gas customers

Apr. 02, 2013 – The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) staff, Duke Energy Ohio (Duke) and other parties signed two settlements today that will significantly reduce the impact to customers of the utility's proposed increases to its electric and natural gas distribution rates.

Settlements reduce potential increases to Duke electric, natural gas customers

OCC asks PUCO to reject Duke's request that could cost electric customers $150-$200 more per year

March 27, 2013 – Electric customers of Duke Energy Ohio should not have to protect the utility from losses it claims it may sustain during its transition to a competitive market, according to testimony the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) filed yesterday.

OCC asks PUCO to reject Duke's request that could cost electric customers $150-$200 more per year

DP&L proposed a rate plan that would add unreasonable charges to your electric bills

Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) filed an application at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) which could impact consumers' electricity rates through December 2017. In 2013, the PUCO will decide what new rates to approve, after hearing from case participants and from Ohio customers.

Learn more about the utility proposal and opportunities to participate in the ratemaking process

OCC Governing Board Passes Resolution

Jan. 15, 2013 – The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel Governing Board issued a resolution regarding consumers' energy choices.

Ohio Consumers' Counsel Governing Board approves resolution supporting low-priced energy choices

General Information

Electricity is everywhere…in your homes and offices, out on the ball field and inside the gymnasium. It lights the streets at night and sounds the alarm clock in the morning. Our society uses electricity every second of every hour, every day of the year.

A lot has changed in the electric industry since Ohio native Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. Large electric companies invested money to build generation plants and transmission grids to provide power to Ohioans. In 2001, state law opened the electric market to competition. In most parts of the state, residential consumers have been able to choose an electric supplier.

The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) represents the interests of residential consumers on electricity issues and participates in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The agency also educates residential consumers about changes in the electric industry and offers information and resources on electric related issues.

If you are interested in renewable energy and other related issues, visit the OCC's Smart Energy section of this website.

Electric Choice Information

Duke Energy Ohio Rate Increase Information

DP&L Electric Rate Plan Information

Utility Assistance Information