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Consumers' Corner: OCC Newsletter

July / August 2010
Features:
  • OCC’s advocacy limits rate increase for Ohio American Water customers
  • Summer Crisis Program provides assistance to customers in need
  • Smart grid to change way consumers use electricity
  • Technology makes paying utility bills easier and convenient, but for a price
  • Rain barrels provide old-fashioned savings
May / June 2010
Features:
  • OCC to PUCO: All-electric discounts for FirstEnergy customers should be restored
  • Telephone deregulation bills strip most consumer protections, particularly for those with bundled services
  • Good news: Columbia wholesale auction results in lower prices for consumers
  • Stimulus funds available to help trim energy bills
  • OCC disagrees with FirstEnergy proposal for new rates
March / April 2010
Features:
  • OCC advocates for water rate decrease in Ohio American Water case
  • Lighting label proposal focuses on brightness rather than watts
  • Easy upgrade saves water and energy
  • AT&T rates increased in January, February
  • Vectren customers will see lower gas bills
January / February 2010
Features:
  • Auctions scheduled for natural gas customers
  • Some water rate expenses would be limited under new bill proposal
  • Grants for solar water heating available
  • Additional funds available to assist eligible Columbia Gas customers
  • Some health issues can prevent utility disconnections

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