Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Press Kit

If you are looking for information about residential utilities, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) is your source for news. You can get your facts from OCC, the state advocate for residential utility consumers. For more than 35 years, the agency has worked to achieve high quality utility service at a reasonable cost for residential customers.

• General Information About OCC

• OCC's Recent News Releases

• OCC's Archived News Releases

• Sign Up for Automatic Delivery of OCC News Releases and/or Publications

• Contact the OCC Media Staff

• Publications List – Issues include electric, natural gas, energy efficiency, water, telecommunications, consumer protection and information

• About the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Bruce J. Weston

• About the OCC Governing Board

• History of OCC – More than 35 Years of Consumer Benefits

Need to write an article? View our story ideas. If you're working on a specific issue, e-mail Beth Gianforcaro, OCC Communications Director, at gianforcaro@occ.state.oh.us for more information.

OCC has had to cancel many of its services, including its consumer call center, due to recent budget cuts. We realize you may continue to need assistance with your utility services. OCC's website provides free access to publications and resources.

You may seek assistance with utility complaints from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio: 800-686-7826. For complaints about non-utility related services, you may call the Ohio Attorney General at 800-282-0515.