OCC has long-opposed coal subsidies funded through consumers’ electricity rates
Since 2018, Ohio utility consumers have been paying to subsidize two 1950 Eisenhower era coal plants, one not even in Ohio. The coal subsidies remain today as part of tainted House Bill 6 that has not been repealed.
In 2020, the coal plant owners (AEP, AES and Duke) charged consumers over $100 million in coal plant subsidies. A case is pending before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) where the PUCO will be deciding whether the coal plants were operated prudently and in the consumers’ best interest.
Make your voice heard at the PUCO
- Make a public comment to the PUCO: https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=21-0477 (Click on File Public Comment)
Contact your elected officials
Let your State Representative and Senator know you support efforts to get rid of the coal plant subsidies remaining from tainted House Bill 6.
- Find your State Representative: https://ohiohouse.gov/
- Find your State Senator: https://www.ohiosenate.gov/members/district-map