Electric Utility Submetering Case Goes to Ohio Supreme Court - APARTMENT DWELLER ENERGY CHOICE ON THE LINE
[A recent PUCO decision in an utility case could strip energy choice from 1,100 customers of an apartment submetering company.]_A recent PUCO decision in an utility case could strip energy choice from 1,100 customers of an apartment submetering company. Find out why the OCC is fighting that decision in the Ohio Supreme Court._
This one is a bit of a pickle. The ability to choose the best electricity supplier [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/best] for your home is the whole point of deregulation. It gives you the ability to control your bills and where your money goes. So what happens when that doesn’t happen? We’re covering what’s going on when a utility complained over over a submetering [https://www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/utility-service-tenants-submetering] company that may have strayed beyond its re-seller role. At the center of the case is that 1,100 apartment tenants are not allowed to compare other providers for electricity rates [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/ohio-electricity-rates-by-city]. So, let's dig into what it could mean for Ohio apartment dwellers across the state.
THE SITUATION WITH UTILITY SUBMETERING
Back in 2021 a submetering company for apartments and multifamily homes called NATIONWIDE ENERGY PARTNERS announced they would be providing electricity supply services [https://energynews.us/2024/03/04/ohio-utility-regulators-decision-disenfran...
