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Consumers’ Counsel: Decision on AEP’s temporary rates fair to consumers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — December 19, 2008 — The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is pleased that its recommendations were supported through a decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to keep American Electric Power (AEP) rates stable through February 2009.
“The PUCO has kept rates from increasing on at least a temporary basis, which is consistent with our office’s recommendations and with Ohio law,” said Janine Migden-Ostrander, Consumers’ Counsel. “However, we continue to oppose AEP’s pending long-term electric security plan that would increase rates by more than 50 percent over three years.”
About the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility consumer advocate, represents the interests of 4.5 million households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The state agency also educates consumers about electric, natural gas, telephone and water issues and resolves complaints from individuals. To receive utility information, brochures, schedule a presentation or file a utility complaint, residential consumers may call 1-877-PICKOCC (1-877-742-5622) toll free in Ohio or visit the OCC Web site at www.pickocc.org.
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The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.