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Some energy marketers on Ohio’s “Apples to Apples” site charge $1,000 more a year than your utility’s rate. Don’t overlook the standard offer or aggregation! Compare before you choose, don’t get stuck with a bad apple! Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/content/ener...
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Energy Choice: How to Spot a Bad Apple | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requires Ohio energy marketers to list their electric and natural gas offers on its Energy Choice Ohio website, also known as “
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Local public hearings on AEP Ohio’s proposed rate increase will be held beginning the first week of December. Speak up and make your voice part of the record. Details: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ae...
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AEP Ohio Rate Increase 25-0392-EL-AIR | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
AEP Ohio Wants to Raise Your Electric BillAdding to the pain from a recent 36% jump in the Standard Service Offer Price. If approved, a typical AEP residential consumer’s annual bill could go up by…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Anyone can fall prey to a utility scam.
Never give out personal info, pay bills with gift cards, or show your bill to strangers.
Learn how to protect yourself from common utility scams: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho...
#UtilityScamAwarenessDay #ConsumerProtection
How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud Scams targeting consumers are a widespread problem. There are hundreds of known scams, and new ones are always emerging. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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AEP Ohio wants to raise your electric bills again, adding another $50 a year for the typical consumer. Learn what’s proposed and how to get involved: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ae...
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AEP Ohio Rate Increase 25-0392-EL-AIR | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
AEP Ohio Wants to Raise Your Electric BillAdding to the pain from a recent 36% jump in the Standard Service Offer Price. If approved, a typical AEP residential consumer’s annual bill could go up by…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Happy National Toilet Day! WaterSense labeled toilets do more with less water. Replacing a toilet made prior to 1980 with an efficient model can save more than 13,000 gallons of water per year and more than $100 in water bills. More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/co...
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A Consumer's Guide to Water Conservation | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
A Consumer's Guide to Water Conservation
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Cold weather is coming! If you’re behind on heating bills or received a shut-off notice, help is available through Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program (Nov. 1–Mar. 31).
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Winter Crisis Program | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Winter Crisis Program Download this image and share it with friends and family or on social media!
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November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The PUCO Special Reconnect Order helps electric or natural gas customers of regulated utilities avoid disconnection or reconnect their service for $175, even if they owe more and cannot afford to pay the full balance. Link: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/sp...
Special Reconnect Order | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Special Reconnect Order Download this image and share it with friends and family or on social media!
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November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Learn about utility assistance programs provided by a variety of organizations, including the utilities themselves in this 4-minute video:
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Ohio Utility Assistance – Where to Start
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) offers information on bill-payment assistance programs and disconnection protections for utility consumers. In this video, learn about…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Win for Ohio residential consumers - @PUCOhio has approved a settlement negotiated by OCC, AEP & others that will help ensure data centers ─ not AEP households ─ pay for the costly transmission upgrades they cause. Learn More: www.occ.ohio.gov/content/data...
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Protecting Consumers from Massive Spending to Support the Explosion of Data Centers in Ohio | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Ohio’s electricity demand is surging, fueled largely by massive data centers operated by companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. These data centers, along with cryptocurrency…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Don’t fall for utility-related scams this Fraud Awareness Week! Scammers often pretend to be from your utility, demanding “immediate payment.” Learn how to spot & stop them.
Utilities United Against Scams Guide to Utility Scams
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November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Check out our fall newsletter for the latest updates! In This Issue: Holiday Energy Savings • Consumers’ Counsel Message • Special Reconnect Order • Ohio Supreme Court Win • Legislative News • Ohio Data Centers • Consumer Alerts • Utility Rate Case Updates and more! www.occ.ohio.gov/newsletter/o...
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Ohio’s state agency advocates before state and federal regulatory bodies and educates consumers regarding their utilities.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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This #VeteransDay, we honor those who’ve served. Military families facing deployment or financial hardship can find help with utility bills through Ohio’s Patriot Plan and other assistance programs.
Learn more: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/mi...
#MilitaryLIfe
Military Families Consumer Assistance | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Consumer Assistance for Military FamiliesMany things must be arranged when preparing for and returning from active-duty deployment. When a family member is deployed, it may cause financial…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Think you’ve been targeted by a utility scam? Never pay by gift card. Verify callers using the number on your bill. Don’t share personal info. Learn more: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho...
#ScamAwareness
How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud Scams targeting consumers are a widespread problem. There are hundreds of known scams, and new ones are always emerging. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Struggling to pay your utility bills? Assistance may be available. The first step is to call your utility. A good second step is to check OCC’s Assistance Web page with Information on programs to help Ohioans in need. Learn more: www.occ.ohio.gov/utilityassis... #Ohio #PersonalFinance
Utility Assistance | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Service Disconnection and Reconnection Many consumers struggle to pay electric and natural gas bills.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Struggling with heating bills? HEAP may help! Learn more about Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) with this OCC fact sheet! www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho...
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Winter Crisis Program | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Winter Crisis Program Download this image and share it with friends and family or on social media!
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Many Ohioans struggle to meet increasing heating costs. Home insulation can make a difference. The home weatherization assistance program may offer help: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho... #savingmoney
Home Weatherization Assistance Program | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Submetering is when a landlord or 3rd-party purchases utility services & resells the service to consumers using a submetering device. Submetered consumers miss out on many protections they would have as direct customers of a regulated utility. Learn more: occ.ohio.gov/submetering
Submetering | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Submetering (reselling of utility services) and proposed legislation
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November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The average Ohio household spends more than $2,000 a year on electricity, natural gas, propane, or fuel oil to heat or cool their homes. OCC offers tips on conserving energy to save money: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/co...
Conserve Energy and Save Money | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Conserve Energy and Save MoneyThe average Ohio household spends over $2,000 a year on electricity and natural gas or other heating sources. In this fact sheet, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This Military Family Month, remember that Ohio offers programs to help ensure paying utility bills doesn’t become a hardship when a family member is deployed. More Info: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/mi... #military #service #US
Military Families Consumer Assistance | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Consumer Assistance for Military FamiliesMany things must be arranged when preparing for and returning from active-duty deployment. When a family member is deployed, it may cause financial…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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To celebrate Halloween, learn how to slay Vampire Power! Did you know appliances & devices use power even when turned off? Unplug them or turn them off to save money on your electric bill. Read more: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/wh...
What's draining your energy? Vampire Power | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
What's draining your energy? Vampire PowerEven after household appliances and electronics are turned off, many devices left plugged in continue to use power and increase your electric bill.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Would you be prepared if your power went out today? OCC has a fact sheet with power outage tips and information about your rights in case an outage affects you: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/po...
Power Outage Tips and Customer Rights | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Power Outage Tips and Consumer Rights
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October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Saving money on your energy bills can be as simple as shopping for the right lightbulbs! Learn more OCC provided fact sheet! www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho... #savingmoney
How to Shop for Lightbulbs | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
How to Shop for LightbulbsConsumers have many options for energy-efficient lighting, but selecting the right bulb can be difficult due to the complex labeling. Manufacturers are required to label…
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October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Ohioans: Choosing an energy supplier can be difficult.
Learn more about the different types of energy offers and how to choose the right one for you. youtu.be/uDBgMyiSS20 #Ohio #personalfinance
Understanding Your Energy Choices
Generally don't get to choose your local utility in Ohio, the company that delivers your energy through wires or pipes. But you can choose which company supplies the electricity or natural gas that…
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October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Make your voice heard by those making decisions about the utility rates you pay. The PUCO holds public hearings to give consumers an opportunity to share their concerns about utility issues like proposed rate increases. Learn More: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ma...
Make Your Voice Heard at the PUCO | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Make Your Voice Heard at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) ​Did you know you can express your concerns to those making decisions about the utility rates you pay? There are several ways…
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October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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OCC is the state agency that advocates for Ohio residential consumers when utilities seek rate hikes or changes that compromise your service. Check some of our advocacy for you here:
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State and Federal Filings | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel
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October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM