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Understanding Your Ohio Utilities

Having trouble paying your utility bill or wondering about energy choice? You're not alone! The Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) is here to help.

Below are videos to help you learn where to start if you need help paying your utility bill, the various utility assistance programs available to consumers, important topics such as understanding your energy choices and energy marketers, and short videos that quickly address important topics many consumers face in their everyday lives.

These topics are covered more thoroughly on our publications page where we offer a variety of utility-related fact sheets for you to read, download, and share.

Just click play on any video to get started.


Videos

Utility Assistance – Where to Start

Learn about utility assistance programs provided by a variety of organizations, including the utilities themselves.

Understanding Your Energy Choices

Learn more about the different types of energy offers and how to choose the right one for you.


Shorts

OCC Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) Short
OCC Lightbulbs Short
OCC Winter Heating Tips Short
OCC Vampire Power Short
OCC Energy Efficiency Tips Short
OCC Summer Cooling Tips Short

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