/tags/utilities utilities en-US Copyright Fri, 10 May 2019 21:03:04 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-10/consumer-manufacturing-advocates-call-budget-amendment-windfall-for-firstenergy Among the many provisions in the two-year state budget bill, HB166, that proposes $69 billion in spending is a change to electric companies and how their… Fri, 10 May 2019 21:03:04 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-10/consumer-manufacturing-advocates-call-budget-amendment-windfall-for-firstenergy Andy Chow /government-politics/2017-06-27/budget-provision-allows-utilities-to-charge-customers-more-to-boost-credit-rating Leaders in the House and Senate are on the brink of approving a provision that would allow power companies to add another fee to your electric bill. The… Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:15:42 GMT /government-politics/2017-06-27/budget-provision-allows-utilities-to-charge-customers-more-to-boost-credit-rating Andy Chow /government-politics/2017-04-19/aep-shifting-charges-to-match-true-cost-of-delivery One of the state’s largest utility companies is proposing a change to the way they charge customers for their power. Some groups are crying foul, but AEP… Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:58:35 GMT /government-politics/2017-04-19/aep-shifting-charges-to-match-true-cost-of-delivery Andy Chow /government-politics/2017-04-10/firstenergy-seeking-subsidy-to-prop-up-struggling-nuclear-plants One of Ohio’s largest utilities is once again going to state policymakers looking for a way to get a boost for its struggling power plants. FirstEnergy is… Mon, 10 Apr 2017 19:10:55 GMT /government-politics/2017-04-10/firstenergy-seeking-subsidy-to-prop-up-struggling-nuclear-plants Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-06-01/energy-issue-looms-during-summer-break With lawmakers out of the ±¬ÁÏ³Ô¹Ï for the summer, there are still many issues floating around that might get a lot of attention when they get back.… Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:55:17 GMT /government-politics/2016-06-01/energy-issue-looms-during-summer-break Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-01-26/puco-finishes-hearings-on-utilities-coal-plant-income-gaurantee Hearings have ended and now it’s up to state regulators to decide if the so-called coal plant bailout for two electric utilities should be approved.… Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:20:36 GMT /government-politics/2016-01-26/puco-finishes-hearings-on-utilities-coal-plant-income-gaurantee Andy Chow /government-politics/2016-01-12/manufacturers-lay-out-potential-burden-coal-plant-plan-could-have-on-companies The state’s energy regulators are reviewing a plan that would guarantee income for two utilities that have coal plants – and it would come from increased… Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:05:08 GMT /government-politics/2016-01-12/manufacturers-lay-out-potential-burden-coal-plant-plan-could-have-on-companies Andy Chow