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Consumer advocates and groups back HB 158 to require itemized, plain-language utility bills
Summary
Proponents told the committee that House Bill 158 would require utilities to itemize charges on residential bills, improve customer understanding, and recommend low-cost tools such as QR codes linking to plain-language glossaries and assistance program information.
House Bill 158, the Consumer Utility Billing Transparency Act, drew unanimous proponent testimony at a second hearing before the House Energy Committee, with witnesses saying clearer, itemized residential bills would help consumers understand charges, check for errors, and engage in energy choices.
Jesse Velasquez, climate justice manager at the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, said itemization of major charges and riders would 22provide people with the tools they need to make informed decisions, seek…
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