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Another Ohio renewable – energy freeze possible before Christmas, return to full-utility regulation delayed

Another Ohio renewable-energy freeze possible before Christmas, return to full-utility regulation delayed COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are continuing their race to a showdown with Gov. John Kasich over renewable energy. He wants it. They want to delay state rules requiring it until he after he leaves office. But lawmakers appear to have put off … Continue reading Another Ohio renewable – energy freeze possible before Christmas, return to full-utility regulation delayed

UPDATED: PUCO Grants #FirstEnergy Rehearing on PPA; Opponents File Protests

UPDATED: PUCO Grants FirstEnergy Rehearing on PPA; Opponents File Protests The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio agreed Wednesday to hear FirstEnergy’s arguments for why it should be able to withdraw its controversial power purchase agreement and substitute a new plan. It also granted all of the applications for rehearing sought by opponents of the PPA, … Continue reading UPDATED: PUCO Grants #FirstEnergy Rehearing on PPA; Opponents File Protests

#AEP CEO: Clean Power Plan could be the ‘catalyst’ to transform utility industry

AEP CEO: Clean Power Plan could be the ‘catalyst’ to transform utility industry While many large coal users are opposing the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan, which is aimed at reducing 32% of greenhouse gas emissions nationawide by 2030, AEP’s chief this week acknowledged the new emissions mandates could be the driving force behind the … Continue reading #AEP CEO: Clean Power Plan could be the ‘catalyst’ to transform utility industry

Lower natural gas prices mean bill reduction for #OG&E customers

Lower natural gas prices mean bill reduction for OG&E customers Lower natural gas prices and the effects of a wholesale regional electricity market will mean lower bills for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. customers, the utility said Tuesday. OG&E said the typical residential customer should see a monthly bill reduction of $5, starting this month. … Continue reading Lower natural gas prices mean bill reduction for #OG&E customers

#Oklahoma Corporation Commission reviews other states’ opt-outs for smart meters in Public Service Co. of Oklahoma case

Oklahoma Corporation Commission reviews other states’ opt-outs for smart meters in Public Service Co. of Oklahoma case How much other state regulators let utilities charge for customers opting out of smart meters was the focus Friday in a hearing involving Public Service Co. of Oklahoma at the Corporation Commission. PSO wants approval to charge customers … Continue reading #Oklahoma Corporation Commission reviews other states’ opt-outs for smart meters in Public Service Co. of Oklahoma case

Utilities Struggle to Deliver Customer Service via #Mobile Websites

Utilities Struggle to Deliver Customer Service via Mobile Websites WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — While the number of utilities deploying a mobile-enabled website or app continues to increase, customers who access their utility’s website via mobile have more difficulty than those using desktop, according to the J.D. Power 2015 Utility Website Evaluation … Continue reading Utilities Struggle to Deliver Customer Service via #Mobile Websites