The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) scheduled public hearings regarding FirstEnergy’s applications to increase distribution rates.

The local public hearings will be held as follows:

• April 3, 2025, 5 p.m.
  Cleveland Public Library Learning Commons space
  325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114
• April 7, 2025, 6 p.m.
  Akron-Summit County Public Library
  60 S. High Street Akron, OH 44326
• April 14, 2025, 6 p.m.
  Board of Lucas County Commissioners
  One Government Center, Suite 800 Toledo, OH 43604

Those that testify will have their comments included in the case record. An evidentiary hearing will also take place at the PUCO offices in Columbus on May 5, 2025.

Learn more about how to testify at a PUCO hearing

Written comments may also be addressed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215. Public comments can also be filed online, and all comments should reference case docket number 24-468-EL-AIR.

Case Background

On May 31, 2024, FirstEnergy filed an application to increase rates and charges for electric distribution service.

Learn more about the PUCO’s distribution rate case process

FirstEnergy seeks a rate increase that would generate approximately $190.3 million of additional annual revenue across its Cleveland Illuminating Company, Ohio Edison and Toledo Edison service territories.

After its review of FirstEnergy’s records and application, PUCO’s staff recommends an annual revenue increase of $8.5 million.

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is the sole agency charged with regulating public utility service. The role of the PUCO is to assure all residential, business and industrial consumers have access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Consumers with utility-related questions or concerns can call the PUCO Call Center at (800) 686-PUCO (7826) and speak with a representative.