/tags/public-utilities-commission-of-ohio Public Utilities Commission of Ohio en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:50:20 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-25/democratic-lawmaker-wants-records-investigation-on-former-ohio-utilities-commission-chair-and-firstenergy And he said he's prepared to go to court if he has to. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:50:20 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-25/democratic-lawmaker-wants-records-investigation-on-former-ohio-utilities-commission-chair-and-firstenergy Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-03-19/governor-names-new-chair-of-utility-regulating-panel Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is naming a former Franklin County judge to be the next chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Franklin County Common… Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:06:08 GMT /government-politics/2021-03-19/governor-names-new-chair-of-utility-regulating-panel Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-01-26/should-state-utility-regulators-be-elected-or-selected The $61 million bribery scandal involving Ohio's nuclear plant bailout law and a utility widely believed to be FirstEnergy has brought new attention to… Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:30:45 GMT /government-politics/2021-01-26/should-state-utility-regulators-be-elected-or-selected Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-11-16/fbi-agents-search-home-of-chair-of-ohios-public-utilities-commission The Columbus home of the chair of the agency that regulates Ohio utilities was the site of a search by the FBI this morning.FBI agents carried boxes out… Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:50:32 GMT /government-politics/2020-11-16/fbi-agents-search-home-of-chair-of-ohios-public-utilities-commission Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-03-02/puco-exploring-possible-electric-bill-decreases-based-on-corporate-tax-cuts Corporations are seeing big savings as the effects of the large federal tax cut take place. Now state energy regulators want to see if Ohio’s major… Fri, 02 Mar 2018 20:47:38 GMT /government-politics/2018-03-02/puco-exploring-possible-electric-bill-decreases-based-on-corporate-tax-cuts Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-12-02/kasich-nominee-resigns-from-puco-after-senate-rejects-appointment A top utilities watchdog, nominated to that spot by Gov. John Kasich, has stepped down after the Senate rejected that appointment. Republican Senate… Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:31:47 GMT /government-politics/2016-12-02/kasich-nominee-resigns-from-puco-after-senate-rejects-appointment Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-12-01/senate-showdown-with-kasich-panel-rejects-puco-nominee There seems to be friction among the Republican Party’s top leaders as the Senate rejects a major appointment by Gov. John Kasich. Months of tension… Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:43:20 GMT /government-politics/2016-12-01/senate-showdown-with-kasich-panel-rejects-puco-nominee Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-10-13/puco-approves-firstenergy-plan-to-boost-credit For nearly 2 years Akron based First Energy has lobbied for permission to increase fees on customer’s bills to fund infrastructure improvements. Earlier… Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:54:24 GMT /government-politics/2016-10-13/puco-approves-firstenergy-plan-to-boost-credit Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-05-18/from-the-power-plant-to-your-electric-bill-critical-point-for-the-future-of-energy-in-ohio Ohio’s largest energy companies are trying to figure out what they’re going to do with their coal power plants as they navigate through a vital time in… Wed, 18 May 2016 22:39:00 GMT /government-politics/2016-05-18/from-the-power-plant-to-your-electric-bill-critical-point-for-the-future-of-energy-in-ohio Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-05-17/from-the-power-plant-to-your-electric-bill-the-long-journey-towards-deregulation A decision to block a plan that would’ve guaranteed profits for struggling coal plants in Ohio may have created a domino effect for the future of energy… Tue, 17 May 2016 19:31:24 GMT /government-politics/2016-05-17/from-the-power-plant-to-your-electric-bill-the-long-journey-towards-deregulation Andy Chow