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House Energy Committee hears bill to classify submetering firms as utilities under PUCO
Summary
Sponsors of House Bill 265 told the House Energy Committee that the bill would bring companies that resell metered utility service—commonly called submetering firms—under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to require rate justification, consumer billing protections and access to assistance programs.
The House Energy Committee on a motion held a first hearing on House Bill 265, a proposal to classify companies that resell metered utility service inside multi‑tenant properties as public utilities subject to Public Utilities Commission of Ohio oversight. Representative Brennan, a sponsor, told the committee the bill would “bring them under PUCO jurisdiction” so resellers must justify rates, provide timely billing, follow established disconnection procedures and permit dispute resolution.
“‘If it looks like a utility, acts like utility, and charges like utility, it's a utility,’” Representative Brennan said, arguing the change would restore consumer…
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