Utility customers could foot the bill for those who don’t pay this winter
If it’s getting chilly inside homes in Ohio as winter approaches, the state plans to help by possibly increasing prices for those who pay their bills. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio PUCO issued a special reconnect order for this winter, effective Oct. 12 through April 16 covering every gas, natural gas and electric company under the commission’s jurisdiction – including Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio), Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. (Duke) and The Dayton Power and Light Company. It is designed to help customers maintain or reconnect their utility services. If a customer uses ...
