Ohio businesses face tightening regional energy supply as coal plants retire and electricity demand projections climb.
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October 5, 2026
Secretary Will Unveil Plan to Lower Ohio Energy CostsEnergy Secretary Chris Wright will visit the Perry Nuclear Power Plant to address rising grid demand from manufacturing.
October 2, 2026
Ohio Will Begin Winter Utility Reconnect Order October 12Residential customers can restore or maintain utility service with a capped payment starting next week.
September 29, 2026
Ohio Electricity Prices Rose 34 Percent Through 2026Rising demand from massive data-center capacity contracts is shifting the utility cost burden for Ohio businesses.
September 25, 2026
AEP Ohio Changed Name to Ohio Power CompanyBusiness customers should update procurement records for the utility provider starting October 1.
September 25, 2026
Candidates Addressed Rural Ohio Infrastructure PrioritiesBusiness owners in Appalachian Ohio should track shifting energy and healthcare regulations.
September 22, 2026
Ohio Lawmakers Proposed Utility Outage Compensation BillThe legislation would require utilities to issue automatic bill credits and reimburse customers for lost items during extended outages.
September 22, 2026
Ohio Regulators Approved $33 Billion AES SaleUtility operators should note new rate-setting restrictions following the state's approval of the BlackRock acquisition.
September 20, 2026
Ohio Auditor Cited Utility Regulator Management GapsThe Public Utilities Commission of Ohio now faces calls to improve resource tracking and strategic planning.
