Ohio Energy Report: November 2023

Dominion Energy Ohio Files New Rate Case On October 31, 2023, Dominion Energy Ohio (DEO) filed a new rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). As stated in the application, DEO is seeking approval of an increase in distribution rates for natural gas service, an alternative rate plan, changes in DEO’s accounting … Continued

Ohio Energy Report: October 2023

Matt Brakey Files Testimony in FirstEnergy ESP V Case on Behalf of OELC On October 23, 2023, Regulatory Counsel for the Ohio Energy Leadership Council (OELC) submitted the direct testimony of Matt Brakey in FirstEnergy’s (FE) Fifth Electric Security Plan (ESP V) case before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). In his testimony, Matt … Continued

Ohio Energy Report: August 2023

Disbursement of Settlement Checks for HB 6 Class Action Lawsuit Underway On July 7, 2023, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“the Court”) entered an Order approving the $49 million settlement reached in Smith v. FirstEnergy Corp., et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-3755. The Complaint in this class action case alleged … Continued

Ohio Energy Report: July 2023

Carolyn Brakey to Hold First Fundraiser for County Commissioner Bid Carolyn Brakey, General Counsel to Brakey Energy, is running for Geauga County Commissioner. She currently serves as President of the Geauga County Board of Health. She counts among her Board accomplishments ending mask mandates in Geauga County schools, making the department more efficient, and cutting … Continued