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Y! MyWebConsumer advocates reviewing electricity pricing rules
Thursday, July 03, 2008
COLUMBUS — More than a dozen advocacy organizations for Ohio's electricity consumers are teaming to scrutinize proposed rules for regulating electric power prices in the state for decades to come.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued the proposed rules on Wednesday, July 2. The public's responses are due by July 22.
The rules are intended to put into effect the energy legislation that Gov. Ted Strickland signed into law May 1.
State officials said the law is intended to ensure fair and predictable electricity pricing. It also establishes a requirement that, by 2025, a total of 25 percent of the energy sold in Ohio must come from advanced and renewable energy sources, including wind turbines and clean-coal technologies.
"We need to ensure that customers see the lowest possible electric rates. This can be achieved through a process in which regulated and market options are compared," said Janine Migden-Ostrander, the Ohio Consumers' Counsel, whose office represents Ohio's residential utility customers.
"The rules must ensure a fair and balanced outcome for all customers," said Dave Rinebolt, executive director of Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy.
