PUCO Approves AES Ohio Rate Review, First Energy Seeks Rate Hike Too - AES OHIO WILL RAISE RATES
[Two major Ohio utilities want rate hikes. AES Ohio and First Energy seek higher distribution charges. Learn how it could affect your monthly electric bills.]_AES Ohio in Dayton and First Energy Ohio utilities are seeking rate increases. Find out how they will affect your monthly energy bills and what you can do to save money._
Last month, AES OHIO [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/companies/dayton-power-light] filed to raise distribution rates. Recent reporting states that PUCO has approved these rates. Another for FIRST ENERGY [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/companies/firstenergy] customers is also in the works. This means high electricity bills [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/resources/high-ohio-electricity-bill] will come in time for a chilly and pricey New Year. But how much will this rate increase affect AES OHIO customers and what can you do about it? Let's talk about upcoming rate hikes for AES OHIO and FIRST ENERGY customers.
WHY AES OHIO WANTS RATE INCREASE
First, AES OHIO asked PUCO to approve a distribution rate hike [https://www.ohenergyratings.com/blog/aes-and-centerpoint-hit-dayton-with-rate-hike-filings/]. This is to cover costs for using power lines, wires, and other equipment to move electricity to where it's needed. To make this more reliable, utilities have to invest in the grid to make electricity more reliable. This includes maintaining and replacin...
