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Columbus, OH PUCO.ohio.gov Joined May 2011

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Public Utilities Commission of Ohio @PUCOhio 4d

Today the PUCO scheduled three public hearings regarding FirstEnergy's application to increase its electric distribution rates.

Customers who wish to provide testimony can do so at hearings in Cleveland, Akron, and Toledo this December.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio @PUCOhio Sep 4

Today, the PUCO urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to limit new proposed “new large load” rules to data centers and cryptocurrency miners only —not traditional manufacturers.

Photograph of inside of a data center as background image. Text reads: "PUCO URGES FOCUS ON DATA CENTERS, NOT TRADITIONAL MANUFACTURERS. The PUCO today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about PJM Interconnection’s proposal which would require new large electricity consumers to bring their own new power supply or risk being prioritized to have their power reduced or shut off during times of grid stress.

The PUCO’s comments highlight that FERC should limit the definition of “new large load” to data centers and cryptocurrency miners only and exclude traditional manufacturers.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio @PUCOhio Aug 5

Today the PUCO directed @AEPOhio to implement measures to protect other customers from potentially being impacted from data centers' effects on energy prices.

Photo background of a gavel. Text reads; "PUCO sets process to protect customers from potential data center costs. 'We continue to implement safeguards to ensure that other customers are not impacted by costs to serve large loads like data centers.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio @PUCOhio Jul 22

Today, the PUCO approved an arrangement between The Belden Brick Company and AEP Ohio.

Belden will be billed for transmission services based on annual peak load, allowing it to better manage its electricity use during times of peak demand.

Background image of a gavel. Text reads "PUCO approves electricity economic development plan for Belden Brick. 'Belden Brick is taking proactive steps to manage its electricity consumption and invest in Tuscarawas County which is a win-win for the company and Ohioans.' - PUCO Chair Jenifer French"

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio @PUCOhio Jul 8

Today the PUCO denied the application of PALMco Energy to become a retail energy provider to industrial and large commercial customers. In its order, the PUCO noted that at least 10 enforcement actions have been brought against PALMco in other jurisdictions where they operate.

Photo of a gavel in the background. Text reads: "PUCO denies PALMCo Energy's certification as a retail energy provider. PALMco applied for certification to provide services to industrial and large commercial customers. At leas 10 enforcement actions have been brough against PALMco and its affiliates in the 14 other jurisdictions in which they operate and therefore are not managerially fit to comply with PUCO rules and orders."