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Ohio Consumers' Counsel warns Lima residents: AEP Ohio rate case could raise average bills by about $4 per month

5822832 · September 22, 2025
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An Ohio Consumers' Counsel representative told Lima City Council that a pending AEP Ohio rate case would raise distribution charges about $4 per month on average, urged residents to attend upcoming PUCO local public hearings and described the advocacy process.

A deputy from the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel told Lima City Council that pending filings by AEP Ohio could result in higher electricity bills for residential customers and encouraged Lima residents to participate in upcoming Public Utilities Commission of Ohio proceedings.

Angela O’Brien, deputy consumers counsel for the state Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, said AEP Ohio’s application would likely increase electric distribution rates by roughly $4 per month on average — about $50 a year — for the typical residential consumer. She emphasized that transmission and supply costs are also rising and called on residents to watch for and attend local…

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